A renowned wildlife photographer who was fined for slowing traffic to photograph a grizzly bear has claimed that fighting the ticket has cost him $20,000. On October 9, 2023, Tom Mangelson saw an injured grizzly bear lying on the side of Highway 26 in Grand Teton National Park. He slowed down to photograph the bear, […]
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VIDEO: “Holy cow, there’s a bear in our car!” And the car doesn’t come out of it well
When the Edens family left their minivan at a campsite on Bass Lake in California this week, they returned to discover a trapped bear trashing the vehicle… and using it as a public convenience. Irik Edens, who was on a trip with his wife to celebrate their (unlucky) 13th wedding anniversary with their kids, told […]
Tourist learns the hard way never to approach a grizzly bear for photos – no matter how cute it looks
Bears prefer to avoid close contact with people, but will defend themselves if they or their young are threatened Bear naturally prefer to avoid close encounters with people, and will typically leave an area if they know you are coming (hence the advice to talk and make noise when hiking through their territory). However, they […]
Bear jams are a growing problem at National Parks – here’s how to watch a grizzly without causing one
Picture the scene. You’re driving through Lamar Valley in beautiful Yellowstone National Park when suddenly, a dark moving figure off to the side of the road catches your attention. A bear and her cubs! There’s nowhere to pull off, but no way you’re missing out on this wildlife viewing opportunity, plus the two cars ahead […]
Bear conflicts are increasing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort areas, and officials want feedback on their plan to manage it
Both bear and human populations are growing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort regions, leading to increased conflicts in recent years, according to a draft report from the state wildlife agency. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s draft Black Bear Management Plan for the region that includes Summit and Grand counties documented an average of 79 human-caused […]
A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History
More than six months after the death of an elderly woman, California officials are finally shedding some light on what they say is the first confirmed fatal black bear attack in state history. The November attack took place in Downieville and involved 71-year-old Patrice Miller, who was mauled to death in her own home, according […]
Chilling video shows grizzly chase moose at Montana campsite where bear killed camper
A wildlife podcaster and bear biologist captured chilling video of a grizzly chasing a moose at the same Montana campsite where a bear once killed a camper. Wes Larson, host of the Tooth and Claw podcast that covers animal attacks, posted the footage to his social media accounts on Saturday, June 15. “Last July we […]
Record Low Sea Ice in Hudson Bay Putting Polar Bears at Risk of Extinction
Global heating is predicted to lower the period of sea ice extent on Canada’s Hudson Bay, shortening the hunting season for its roughly 1,700 resident polar bears, reported Springer. According to a new study, if global temperatures increase to more than 2.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the length of most of Hudson Bay’s ice-free […]