Grand Teton National Park’s famend grizzly bear, acknowledged by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, handed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday in Wyoming.
The 28-year-old bear referred to as Grizzly Bear 399, as a result of identification tag affixed to her ear, was acknowledged by her ear tags and built-in circuit, in accordance with a information launch from the park.
“People from around the world have followed grizzly bear 399 for several decades. At 28 years old, she was the oldest known reproducing female grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,” said Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator for the UNITED STATE Fish andWildlife Service
Grand Teton National Park’s famend Grizzly Bear 399, acknowledged by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, handed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday. ( NPS)
According to the park, the bear, that has really had 18 cubs all through the years, was not taking a visit alone and “had a yearling cub with her, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the yearling was also involved in the incident, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the area,” in accordance with the launch.
A Facebook staff ‘Team 399’ dedicated to the bear has a whole lot of remarks and cascades of affection and particular person tales concerning their hyperlink to the valuable bear.
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Grand Teton National Park’s famend grizzly bear, acknowledged by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, handed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday. ( NPS)
“So saddened by this loss. Iconic & will be missed. Hopefully you sill(all) will find cub. This is so personal for many. For me, she was my comic relief during Covid & her march through Jackson w her quads & police escort. While we were locked down & fearful … she was doing her thing w her quads w freedom. I purchased a graphic from Thomas Mangelson & have it hung in my sunroom & smile every day I pass it. Will miss her!!!,” said one commenter.
“This wasn’t supposed to happen. She was supposed to go to her den and sleep into eternity. I am gutted,” said yet another follower.
“I thought this was a hoax until I read the article. Not at all what I was expecting to see today. I always prayed she would die of natural causes and not this. She was the Queen of the Tetons and always will. I never got to see her on my 3 trips. She was a beauty and will be missed. Tears are a falling. She was an ambassador for grizzlies everywhere. RIP Queen. I pray Rowdy survives on his own,” said but yet another.
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Grizzly plant nursing cubs close to Fishing Bridge; Jim Peaco; May 2015 (Jim Peaco)
The park said that these sorts of mishaps will not be uncommon. “Wildlife vehicle collisions and conflict are unfortunate. We are thankful the driver is okay and understand the community is saddened to hear that grizzly bear 399 has died,” said Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game andFish Department Director
The launch passed off to provide historical past data on grizzly bear/automobile crashes from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team:
- From 2009-2023, there have really been 49 grizzly bear deaths (all intercourse and age programs integrated) due to lorry crashes within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- The typical number of grizzly bear deaths within the GYE due to lorry crashes all through 2009-2023: 3.3 bears/yr.
- In 2024, together with this prevalence, there have really been 2 grizzly bear deaths from lorry strikes within the GYE.
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“The grizzly bear is an iconic species that helps make the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so extraordinary. Grizzly bear 399 has been perhaps the most prominent ambassador for the species. She has inspired countless visitors into conservation stewardship around the world and will be missed,” saidGrand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins
The conditions of the collision had been imprecise, and no added data is obtainable proper now.
