Yellowstone visitors endanger wildlife with reckless behavior
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Yellowstone National Park has issued a plea to visitors to protect wildlife after a series of incidents that have endangered or killed animals, including tourists putting a newborn elk calf in their car. The park has urged visitors to drive carefully and follow safety regulations after several reports of fatal collisions between vehicles and wildlife. The park is significantly increasing speed enforcement on US Highway 191 in the park, where the speed limit is 55 mph, and has warned visitors to keep their distance from wildlife.
Topics:nation#animal-welfare#environment#safety-regulations#tourists#wildlife#yellowstone-national-park
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