Saw a Momma grizzly bear with her 3 cubs while hiking in Glacier National Park, MT. As of 2023, there are roughly 300 grizzly bears and 600 black bears within Glacier National Park.
Tips for bear safety at GNP:
1. Always carry your bear spray and bear bell.
2. Hike in groups. The park offers ranger led hikes if you are alone.
3. Make noise so you don't startle a bear on your hike
4. Do not attempt to feed or approach a bear, especially if she has cubs
5. Know the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear - this will help determine your course of action should you encounter one.
Color alone isn't a reliable indicator of species. Contrary to their name, black bears also come in brown, cinnamon, and blond. A black bears' facial profile is straighter from the tip of nose to its ears, compared to the dished-in look of the grizzly. They lack the hump, common in grizzlies, and have shorter claws, generally around one and a half inches long. Adult black bear males average around 220 pounds, while adult females average roughly 140 pounds. On average, black bears are two and a half to three feet when standing on all fours. Grizzlies, like black bears, come in a variety of colors. They can range from blond to nearly black. Sometimes they have silver-tipped guard hairs that give them a "grizzled" appearance. Grizzlies often have a dished-in face and a large hump of heavy muscle above the shoulders. Their claws are around four inches long. Grizzlies usually weigh around 300-600 pounds, but can grow up to 1,400 pounds. Adult grizzlies can be six feet or more when standing on hind legs, and three to four feet when standing on all fours.
Негізгі бет Үй жануарлары мен аңдар Momma Grizzly Bear with her 3 cubs on Going to the Sun Road, Glacier National Park, MT
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