After the visit last November by Grizzly Bear 399 and her four cubs to the Teton County government block downtown, it seems appropriate that artwork has now been placed there depicting a large grizzly. The massive display is a giant reproduction of a Kathryn Mapes Turner painting titled “Outbound,” which is now on display as a fence banner between the Teton County Courthouse … [Read more...] about Bear art displayed
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Yellowstone area Grizzlies at record number
With bears roaming through residential neighborhoods in Jackson, Wyoming this autumn, it’s no surprise that the number of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem have reached a record population. New monitoring methods have revealed that a record high number of grizzly bears are living in the region. Biologists have been closely monitoring the species as their … [Read more...] about Yellowstone area Grizzlies at record number
Yellowstone geyser eruptions decrease dramatically
The world’s tallest active geyser can launch superheated water almost 400 feet into the sky. But research shows its eruptions have become significantly scarcer and it may be because of a dry weather cycle. By the end of November 2020, scientists had measured 46 eruptions of the massive Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park while this year, there have been just … [Read more...] about Yellowstone geyser eruptions decrease dramatically
Grizzlies stay north of Jackson – hopefully
At last report, Grizzly 399 and her four yearlings were in the Spring Gulch area and heading north. Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber says, “We hope that she continues in that direction.” On Tuesday night, the five were roaming through the Town of Jackson after they were spotted just off Pearl Street behind Firehouse 1, and at the Town Hall. The grizzlies were also spotted on … [Read more...] about Grizzlies stay north of Jackson – hopefully
Grizzlies in downtown Jackson
Grizzly 399 and her four yearlings paid a visit to Jackson last night around 10:30 pm and got a reception from law enforcement and wildlife authorities. According to Jackson Police Chief Michelle Weber, the police and sheriff’s department in partnership with Fish and Wildlife “escorted” 399 and her cubs through the streets of Jackson. The famous group of bears were seen on … [Read more...] about Grizzlies in downtown Jackson
