Cub of #399 running and playing May 2018.
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Grizzly Bear #399, the most prolific and oldest mama bear in the history of Grand Teton National Park. She is still producing cubs, often twins and triplets, at the age of 23.
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Just like any kid, this cub of #399 loves to run and play.
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#399 with her twin cubs in May of 2018.
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#399 watching her cubs playing in the brush.
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So beautiful but her life will be in danger this fall. Wyoming has reversed their ban of trophy hunting of grizzly bears outside of the park, stating that the bears are no longer endangered. This places #399 at high risk as her territory often extends near the park boundary and sometimes outside the border. Wildlife has no idea where the boundaries are, and many hunters want to be the one to claim her as their prize.
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Blondie, grizzly bear #793 seen here with her 2 cubs in May 2018.
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Blondie and cubs May 2018
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Blondie and cubs May 2108
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Blondie and cubs May 2018
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Home on the Range
Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 13, 2020: Bison graze in front of the majestic Teton mountain range.
From Teton National Park
Leading the way
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 11, 2020: 399 leads the way with her 4 cubs in tow after crossing the highway.
Leading the way
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 11, 2020: 399 leads the way with her 4 cubs in tow after crossing the highway.
399 looks back across the road
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 11, 2020: 399 watches the road as her cubs complete their crossing.
Berry and Merry
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 13, 2020: 2 of 399's 4 cubs forage for berries by the roadside. I call them Berry and Merry for lack of proper names.
399 and her cubs trekking
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 14, 2020: 399 and her cubs cross the field headed for who knows where.
Portrait of 399
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 14, 2020: 399 is on her way to the forest. Her 4 cubs are trailing behind her, out of view of the lens.
Mom's shadow
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 14, 2020: 399 with one of her cubs as she strides toward the forest.
Leading the way
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 14, 2020: 399 leads her cubs out of eyesight into the forest. The last one, the one we call Trouble, is lagging behind, out of view of the lens.
399 posing
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 15, 2020: 399 takes a seat while her fans photograph her. Actually, she is probably waiting for her cubs to catch up while she observes the best place to cross the road with so many people around.
399 glances my way
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 15, 2020: 399 glances in my direction as I grab a quick shot of her. Her cubs are trailing behind, out of view of the lens.
Walking towards the crowd
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - September 15, 2020: 399 walks toward the throng of people all trying to take her picture. She seems to have a smile on her face as she moves toward the road. I truly believe she likes the attention she receives.
399 makes her way to cross the road
Teton National Park, Wyoming- September 15, 2020: 399 begins her journey to cross the road. The cubs trail far behind, out of view of the lens.