SEE: Yellowstone Wildlife Most People Miss

If you are from Wyoming, you know about the famous bear 399. We all miss her.

Grizzly 399 (1996–2024) was the world's most famous wild grizzly bear, living in and around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Affectionately called the "Queen of the Tetons," she became an international icon for wildlife conservation and coexisting with large predators before she was tragically killed by a vehicle collision on October 22, 2024, at age 28.

But there are so many more animals to stare at in wonder when visiting the Tetons or Yellowstone. The photographer that you can watch below will show you.

While most visitors focus on roadside bison and elk in Lamar Valley, many miss elusive and smaller fauna like American badgers, yellow-bellied marmots, pikas, and rare birds, which are best spotted by exploring quieter trails.

Matt Geo Wilder is a landsape photographer that can be followed on social media on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Yellowstone National Park supports a rich Wildlife - Yellowstone National Park community featuring 67 mammal species, nearly 300 bird species, 16 fish species, 6 reptile species, and 5 amphibian species. That's a lot to see, enjoy, and photograph.

The park service has a long list of wildlife, including where, when, and how you can see them. Just follow this link.

The parks in Wyoming also offer the following warning:

Wild animals, especially females with young, are unpredictable and dangerous. Keep a safe distance from all wildlife. Each year a number of park visitors are injured by wildlife when approaching too closely. Approaching on foot within 100 yards (91 m) of bears or wolves, or within 25 yards (23 m) of other wildlife is prohibited. Please use roadside pullouts when viewing wildlife. Use binoculars or telephoto lenses for safe viewing and to avoid disturbing wildlife.