The Yaak Ecosystem is home to perhaps two dozen grizzlies. They live on an island of habitat becoming ever smaller from climate change and development occurring all around. Bass is concerned about more people invading their remote haunts and potentially posing conflicts. With so few bruins%2C they aren%27t many to lose%2C he says. Occasionally%2C one can even catch sight of another skulking Yaak resident%2C the elusive mountain lion. Photos courtesy Rick Bass
The Yaak Ecosystem is home to perhaps two dozen grizzlies. They live on an island of habitat becoming ever smaller from climate change and development occurring all around. Bass is concerned about more people invading their remote haunts and potentially posing conflicts. With so few bruins%2C they aren%27t many to lose%2C he says. Occasionally%2C one can even catch sight of another skulking Yaak resident%2C the elusive mountain lion. Photos courtesy Rick Bass