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Yellowstone Wildlife Rumors Debunked: No Mass Exodus

7/18/2025

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The National Park Service (NPS) has set the record straight: despite viral videos claiming wildlife is fleeing Yellowstone National Park, there's no truth to it. Spokesperson Linda Veress emphasized that these clips are likely AI-generated. Wildlife typically migrates in winter, and current conditions remain stable, with no mass exodus in sight.

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The National Park Service (NPS) has set the record straight: despite viral videos claiming wildlife is fleeing Yellowstone National Park, there's no truth to it. Spokesperson Linda Veress emphasized that these clips are likely AI-generated. Wildlife typically migrates in winter, and current conditions remain stable, with no mass exodus in sight.