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8 Surprising Wild Animals Roaming US National Parks

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American Alligator: Found in Everglades National Park, Florida, these large reptiles inhabit freshwater marshes, rivers, and lakes

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Mountain Lions (Pumas): Known for their stealth and adaptability, mountain lions roam parks like Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Park, often elusive but crucial to ecosystems.

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Gray Wolves: Once extirpated but reintroduced, gray wolves can be spotted in Yellowstone National Park, playing a vital role in the park's ecosystem dynamics.

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Moose: The largest member of the deer family, moose are found in parks like Acadia National Park in Maine and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

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Bobcats: These elusive wildcats are found in various parks such as Joshua Tree National Park in California, adapting to diverse habitats from deserts to forests.

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Bison: Iconic and once nearly extinct, bison now roam freely in parks like Yellowstone and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, symbolizing conservation success.

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River Otters: Known for their playful behavior, river otters thrive in aquatic environments of parks such as Olympic National Park in Washington

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Prairie Dogs: These social rodents create extensive underground colonies in parks like Badlands National Park, South Dakota, where they play important roles in grassland ecosystems.

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