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In the Presence of the Great Bear: A First Encounter With the Wild Grizzly | Parkologue

Bram — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:09:18 +0000

There are moments in nature that etch themselves into memory not as images, but as awakenings. They do not pass like scenery from a car window. They strike with the force of revelation. Seeing a grizzly bear in the wild for the first time is one of those rare and irretrievable gifts—an ancient memory unspooled...

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5 Crucial Wildlife Protection Laws in the United States

Bram — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:57:09 +0000

America’s national parks, public lands and waters are sanctuaries for some of the nation’s most iconic and imperiled wildlife. From the soaring bald eagle to the elusive grizzly bear, from Hawaiian honeycreepers to Steller sea lions, from Shenandoah salamanders to American crocodiles, these protected lands serve as critical habitats for species that define the country’s...

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What’s The Difference Between Black Bears and Grizzly Bears?

Bram — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:01:14 +0000

Bears are some of the most fascinating and iconic creatures in North America, with two of the most well-known species being the black bear (Ursus americanus) and the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), a subspecies of the brown bear. Despite their similarities, these two bear species have distinct differences in their appearance, behavior, habitat, diet,...

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Watching Wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park: A Journey into Untamed Wilderness

Bram — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:55:10 +0000

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, located in southeast Alaska, is a breathtaking testament to the raw beauty of nature. Encompassing over 3.3 million acres of dynamic landscapes—from towering glaciers and rugged mountains to temperate rain forests and pristine coastlines—this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sanctuary for an extraordinary array of wildlife. Visitors to...

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USFWS Maintains Endangered Species Act Protection for Grizzly Bears

Bram — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:07:21 +0000

Grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems, as well as elsewhere in the northwest, will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced today. They also announced a new and comprehensive approach to long-term grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 states...

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Biggest Threats to Grizzly Bears (And How You Can Help Protect Them)

Bram — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:32:42 +0000

As the unfortunate passing of grizzly 399—known affectionately as the “Queens of the Tetons”—sent shockwaves through the national park/outdoors/wildlife community, this heartbreaking event also has the potential to change things for the better. But only if we act. In the 21st century, grizzly bears in the continental United States continue to face several threats to...

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