Relocated grizzly bear seen with cubs in Greater Yellowstone ecosystem

Relocated grizzly bear seen with cubs in Greater Yellowstone ecosystem

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — A female grizzly bear that was relocated two years ago from northern Montana to the Greater Yellowstone area was recently seen with cubs, wildlife officials announced. Game and Fish officials say this marks a step forward in efforts to bolster genetic diversity in the region’s isolated bear population. The 6-year-old grizzly was spotted with her litter at a den site during a recent radio-telemetry monitoring flight. T…

Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange

A female grizzly transplanted from near Glacier National Park to Yellowstone has emerged with two cubs, initiating genetic exchange between bear populations. Some say it’s not enough to impact the debate over delisting grizzlies from federal protection.