A Yellowstone National Park biologist spotted the first grizzly bear to emerge from hibernation in 2023, finding the 300-pound animal hunting for food near a bison carcass.
and be especially alert for bears near carcasses and areas with early spring green-up." Yellowstone bear management biologist Kerry Gunther said in a statement."These are the first foods sought out by grizzlies after emerging from hibernations."
A three year old grizzly bear looks for food after emerging from its den along the East Road in Yellowstone Park. Officials also advised that bear spray is an effective deterrent against the carnivorous mammals. To keep visitors safe, areas with high densities of bears or animal carcasses are off-limits.
Black bears, which can also be found at the Yellowstone National Park, have not been spotted yet this year.In Yellowstone National Park's 151-year history, only eight people have been fatally mauled by bears.
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