7-Percent of American Men Think They Could Beat a Grizzly Bear in an Unarmed Fight Not sure what to make of this, really… who are these people?! Seven percent of American men reckon they would be victorious in unarmed combat with a grizzly bear. How exactly do they think they could avoid the razor-sharp claws, the huge teeth and jaws, and the speed, strength, and agility of an 800lb wild animal? I’d pay cash money to […] Laughs SnowBrains | May 17, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: Grizzly Bear Charges Tourist in Yellowstone National Park, MT At least she managed to get the shot – for the Gram! Yellowstone regulations state that tourists, who are responsible for their own safety, must remain at least 100 yards from bears and wolves. This woman had been warned by a number of people that she was too close and should return to her car… “The animals in Yellowstone are […] SnowBrains | May 13, 2021 9 Comments
$40,000 Reward to Catch the Poacher Who Killed a Grizzly Bear, Also Resulting in the Death of Her Cub An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground in Island Park, ID, between March 15 and March 23, and Idaho Fish and Game ask for information from the public to help solve the case. Grizzly bears are protected by both state and federal law, with no current hunting season in Idaho. Cumulative rewards from […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2021 3 Comments
Man Mauled by Grizzly Bear Near Yellowstone National Park, MT Has Passed Away | Bear Has Been Killed The man who a grizzly bear attacked on Thursday sadly passed away on Saturday, according to a GoFundMe set up to raise money for his medical bills. *Update 4/17/21, 10:45 am*- We would like to let you know that early this morning, Carl suffered a massive stroke, and sadly, he didn’t make it through. This comes as a terrible shock […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Polar Bears, Now Mating With Grizzly Bears, Might Survive Climate Change Climate change has taken its toll on the polar bear population. Despite this, they have found a way to potentially survive its impact. Scientists have seen that polar bears are mating with grizzlies and passing on their genetic code. Rising temperatures have pushed the polar bear towards extinction, shrinking its habitat and limiting its access to hunting grounds. Dwindling polar ice […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 16, 2021 3 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY Closes Portion of Backcountry Area to Prevent Waking Grizzly Conflicts Grand Teton National Park has closed a portion of a popular backcountry skiing area, 25 Short, to keep visitors and waking grizzly bears safe. Only a portion of the popular backcountry skiing area is closed. The peak, unnamed 9975, remains open with ridgeline access to Turkey Chute, Chute the Moon, and other Avalanche Canyon routes. Most of these can be accessed […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | March 25, 2021 0 Comments
Grizzly Bear Kills Hunter in Alaskan National Park A hunter was killed by a grizzly bear in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The hunter was on a 10-day moose hunt with a friend near the Chisana River drainage at the time of the attack. The incident is the first known bear mauling fatality recorded in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and […] SnowBrains | September 23, 2020 1 Comment
VIDEO: Grizzly Bear Takes Down Bull Elk in the Yellowstone River At first light this morning I pulled over noting a Bull Elk with a few cows in the upper right of the meadow depicted in the opening photograph. I was startled moments later by a Bull Elk running into the Yellowstone River pursued by a large Grizzly Bear. Related: VIDEO: Male Bear Attacks Mother and Cubs While Second Mother and Cubs […] SnowBrains | September 21, 2020 0 Comments