Welcome

We hope you will enjoy learning about the exciting ecosystems and species we are studying throughout the Western United States. Our scientists work within the Rocky Mountain regions of Montana, Wyoming, and northern Idaho, which include the diverse Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems. We also study a variety of topics throughout the U.S. Browse our feature articles or dive right into the science by reading about ongoing research projects or publications our scientists have produced. You can also scroll down to see our research by topic.


Science Picks

Featuring NOROCK's recently published research and publications.

publication cover Gogan, P. J. P., Russell, R. E., Olexa, E. M. and Podruzny, K. M. 2013. Pregnancy rates in central Yellowstone bison. The Journal of Wildlife Management. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.558
publication cover Haroldson, M. and K. Gunther. 2013. Roadside bear viewing opportunities in Yellowstone National Park: characteristics, trends, and influence of whitebark pine. Ursus. 24(1):27-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.2192/URSUS-D-10-00036.1
Image courtesy of Kate Kendall, USGS.
Image courtesy of Steve Corn, USGS.
Image courtesy of Greg Pederson, USGS.
Image courtesy of Shana Weber.
Image courtesy of Suzanna Soileau, USGS
Image courtesy of Jonny Armstrong.
Image courtesy of Leslie Allen, USGS.
Image courtesy of Blake Hossack, USGS.
Image courtesy of Ken Pierce, USGS.

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NOROCK In the News

Here are our most recent radio, news, magazine and television features.

June 14, 2013: What's eating the snowpack?
June 4, 2013: Drones to spy on Southern Nevada wildlife, not people