'Predators:' A History of Yellowstone

The early years of Yellowstone National Park saw park managers and the United States Army taking harsh measures to rid the park of Native Americans, poachers, and "predators" they deemed threatening to potential visitors. These attacks on "predators" resulted in great ecological harm to the natural resources of the park. I hope you enjoy this crash course of National Park Serice history and a history of Yellowstone National Park.

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[dennis]

That was extremely interesting. Thank you

[hooper]

Excellent vid. Thanks for sharing always a pleasure to watch pal

[stephenmichalski]

Enjoyed the vid vote for more environmental interesting stuff

[briangraham]

Awesome The info, production, and presentation flow perfectly. Thank you for your hard work. Be safe.

[roanstephen]

Thanks again. I have been to Yellowstone but I knew very little about its history. Now I know a bit more.

[bigblue]

I must admit to knowing some of what you said here but not to the same extent and detail. So I thank you for that.


When I studied archaeology we naturally looked at the environment because it told us much about the past. One site we looked at is called Star Carr which was in use some 10, 480 to 11, 900 years ago. It was a summer camp site next to a small lake.


One of the things discovered was that the reed beds around the lake were often burnt down mid season but would grow back again very quickly. The type of reeds growing there had a single primary shoot in the centre surrounded by five secondary shoots. Once the primary shoot was burnt back the secondary shoots would grow. The secondary shoots were sweeter which would attract deer could be hunted for their meat and pelts. And because there was now five shoots growing instead of one they could be harvested and used to thatch the roofs use by the people to protect themselves come winter.


You will, of course, know that the prairies in America was burnt by the natives to help the grass grow for hunting, but the Aborigines of Australia did the same thing to the land to encourage the kangaroo to come and feed.


Interestingly many people misunderstand our ancestors and thought the were 'living at one with nature.' Truth is even back then we we shaping out environment.

[WyomingTraveler]

Good video, I wish I had seen it before doing mine on “How the Army saved Yellowstone.”

[sniperpatch]

Very interesting video tks could you please do a video about the free state of Jones. Newton knights service in the CSA army and gorilla war he waged against them.

[gerardjohnson]

Very good presentation. The state of California should adopt some of the forestry practices found useful in Yellowstone. I'd much rather see this type of video than the Civil War Military Conflict. My High School American History teacher was a CWar enthusiast and BoyScout leader. As a Scout I've camped and trekked many CWar Battlefields in KY, TN, VA, GA, AL & MS. It was OK at the time and I passed AM History. ;-) Now at 70yo I'm more interested in the political side of the CWar than the military conflict. It seems to me that we are engaged in another conflict of the same sort. I Pray the end to be the same WITHOUT the physical/military component.

[janupczak]

Oh, that was extremely interesting! Next to the Civil War, my passion and educational background is Native American/Western History. I always learn something from you. I do have one " complaint " tho. Your voice is so soothing and relaxing, that it's nice to just close my eyes, listen, and feel my blood pressure go down. (Which is such a comfort in these times!) But then I miss all the beautiful pictures lol!!😩 Seriously, I want to thank you for always providing interesting and educational content. It sounds like so many appreciate all you bring to us. Stay safe and well...

[kimberleyannedemong]

So interesting. I especially found the information about controlled burns really interesting. My grandfather & father always occasionally burned their horse pastures. I thought they were crazy. Good to know insanity does not run in my family😂 thanks for another super video. I anxiously await the next one

[tnt-hvqw]

i think it’s great. thanks virginian. haven’t been to patreon been swamped. my apologies. i crave it all brother. stay safe and keep your powder dry