This story appears in the April 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine ... in their beds and basements and bathrooms, wild animals kept as pets live side by side with their human owners.

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Park City Institute will present "National Geographic Live! Wild Wolves of Yellowstone" on Friday with Explorer Doug Smith.

Whether gliding over frozen lakes or carving a path through snowy forests, these wild ice skating spots offer a chance to connect with nature and explore scenery in a new way.