yes indeed dozens of the nearly extinct north american wild cattle graze along the highway. in one thousand nine hundred two forty nine byes and were reintroduced into the valley of the river now over six hundred of them live by the road they're very photogenic but it's best not to get too close. that also applies to the other shaggy fellows who often appear in the lush grass by the highway black bears. when danger comes the mothers shove their little ones into the trees where they are safe especially from grizzlies which can't climb. black bears on the other hand are quite agile up there in the branches to the delight of the traveling public for whom wildlife and the region's pristine nature are the main reason for taking the long road trip.