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News Release 11-061

Bones of Long-Dead Animals Conjure Ghosts at Yellowstone

Skeletons strewn across landscapes tell story of how animal populations have changed

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Photo of a partial elk carcass along the Northern Range in Yellowstone National Park.

Partial elk carcass along the Northern Range in Yellowstone National Park.

Credit: Joshua Miller


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Photo of an elk skull.

Miller and colleagues found many elk carcasses during their Yellowstone field research.

Credit: Scott Rose


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Photo of biologist Josh Miller studying bone survey data sheets along Yellowstone's Northern Range.

Biologist Josh Miller studies bone survey data sheets along Yellowstone's Northern Range.

Credit: Scott Rose


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Photo of Cara Harwood and Josh Miller investigating an elk skull in Yellowstone.

Cara Harwood and Josh Miller investigate an elk skull in Yellowstone.

Credit: Mara Brady


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Photo of researcher Jared Singer placing flags to mark bone locations of a carcass in Yellowstone.

Researcher Jared Singer maps a carcass in Yellowstone National Park; flags mark bone locations.

Credit: Joshua Miller


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