A man from Powell, Wyoming has been accused of several wildlife violations involving grizzly bears, bald and golden eagles, and bighorn sheep. An affidavit obtained by the Powell Tribune alleges that Grant L. Cadawaller shot and killed four grizzlies and illegally collected 12 bighorn sheep skulls, as well feathers and talons from federally-protected bald and […]
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‘Like butter for bears’: the grizzlies who dine on 40,000 moths a day
The barren mountain slopes of north-west Wyoming might seem like inhospitable territory for a hungry grizzly bear. Big game animals are few and far between, and blueberries don’t grow from these rocky hillsides, high above the treeline. But for a couple of months each summer, this stark landscape becomes a high-calorie buffet for hundreds of […]
Hunter brutally mauled by grizzly bear while tracking deer, prompting park closure
Officials in Montana are searching for a grizzly bear that brutally mauled a hunter that was out tracking deer Friday. The attack has also prompted authorities to close part of the US National Forest where the attack occurred. The hunter – who has not yet been identified by authorities – had been tracking the deer […]
Climate Change Delays Beloved Grizzly’s Salmon Feast
The eagerly awaited appearance of the beloved grizzly, Otis, at Katmai National Park’s salmon run had fans on the edge of their seats this year. While wild bears like Otis typically make their grand entrance in late June, this year was an exception – with a July debut. But Otis wasn’t just fashionably late. Experts […]
Grizzly bear seriously injures 21-year-old woman planting trees in Canadian park: officials
A 21-year-old woman was attacked by a bear Thursday while planting trees in a northeastern Canada park, authorities said. The unidentified conservation officer was “seriously injured” and remains hospitalized in stable condition after the harrowing experience. “At this time, Conservation Officers do not have conclusive physical evidence but believe the attack involved a grizzly bear,” […]
Huge grizzly bear is found dead and bloodied in Yellowstone National Park, sparking speculation it was illegally shot, despite ongoing conservation efforts in the area
Federal officials have launched a probe after a huge grizzly bear was found dead and bloodied at Yellowstone National Park, sparking fears it had been illegally shot. Local wildlife photographer Amy Gerber found and captured images of the large bear, which was left near a highway in Wyoming on Monday. She believes the animal may […]
300-Pound Grizzly Is First To Emerge From Hibernation In Yellowstone National Park
The first sign of spring in Yellowstone National Park is not a flower or a bird singing, but the sighting of the first grizzly bear to emerge from hibernation. This is the second year that wildlife biologists have spotted the first grizzly on March 7. Apparently, that is the first day of spring to male […]
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Looking into Removing Grizzlies from Endangered Species List in 2 States
The United States Fish & Wildlife Service (U.S.F.W.S.) announced its intention to review two petitions that could ultimately remove grizzly bears from the federal Endangered Species List. “Why?” you might be asking yourselves right now. Have their numbers reached levels that would warrant such action? Is it time to celebrate? The petitions were actually filed […]