is the most formidable predator in the lower 48 states, weighing
in at 500 pounds or more. Only Alaska's brown bear and polar bear
are larger. Because of widespread persecution by settlers, grizzlies
have vanished from most of their original habitat. The last of
the great bears were killed in the 1920s and 1930s, except for
those in Yellowstone and parts of Montana where they were protected.
Now, about 300 grizzlies live in and around Yellowstone.
Contrary to popular belief, grizzlies
don't hibernate, but go into a semi-dormant state in the winter.
They often wander about outside their dens during periods of mild
weather. Their dietary preferences include practically anything
digestible, but in the summer, they feed extensively on seeds
of whitebark pines as well as moths. Grizzlies are efficient hunters,
capable of running down and catching large animals. In the spring
and early summer, calf elk are especially prized. With enormous,
needle-sharp claws, bears easily dig out marmots and squirrels.
These claws, combined with a powerful tooth-studded mouth, make
the grizzly Indeed a beast to be avoided. Unfortunately, grizzlies
are often involved in human conflicts and end up the losers.
The best place to see grizzlies
in Yellowstone is in the Mount Washburn area, in Hayden Valley
and in the general vicinity of Fishing Bridge. Outside the park,
you can often see grizzlies outside the East Gate, from the gate
to Pahaska Tepee and along the Shoshone River toward Cody.
New Release for 2007 -
Wildlife of Yellowstone"
94 Minutes -
Wildlife of Yellowstone DVD presents to you the most popular
and prominent wildlife inhabiting Yellowstone National Park.
This dvd, taped in digital format, has the highest quality
scenes of grizzlies, black bears, moose, wolves, otters,
owls, fox and much more including their young. Inside this
dvd you will find
94 Minutes on the Wildlife of Yellowstone.
· Three Chapters : Large Mammals, Small Mammals and
· Narrated by Yellowstone Tour Owner and Specialist
- Ken Sinay
· Where, When and How to Spot the Wildlife of Yellowstone
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