Animals Fleeing Yellowstone? It's a Hoax, Folks

Animals fleeing Yellowstone? It's a hoax, folks

The nonsense seems to have started on July 10, when a social media post suggested that “hundreds” of mountain lions were leaving Yellowstone National Park, heading south — never mind that there are only about 40 of those animals in…

Experts debunk viral claims that animals are fleeing Yellowstone National Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. – Social media has been flooded with claims that animals are fleeing Yellowstone National Park due to impending volcanic activity in the region - a claim that scientists say is not supported by any evidence.According to park experts, the latest misinformation campaign began shortly after the Fourth of July, when a video surfaced claiming to show mountain lions leaving the park.The problem with the alleged sighting…