Beneath the surface of Yellowstone’s waters swims a fish whose story is intricately tied to the fate of an entire ecosystem: the Yellowstone cutthroat trout. The common name “cutthroat” refers to the distinctive red coloration on the underside of the gill. This native fish is more than just a beautiful inhabitant of the park—it’s a keystone species, which is making a slow but steady comeback. For thousands of years, cutthroat trout have lived in these […] The post Cutthroat Comeba...
