The Yellowstone bear’s behavior, while
considered rare and exceptional, spells danger for grizzlies across the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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In Tragic Week for Grizzlies, Food-Conditioned Adult Euthanized in Yellowstone, Grand Teton Cubs Killed by Older Bear
May 20, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch
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'Tools to Save Our Home Planet'
April 4, 2025 // Book Review
A new book from Patagonia offers time-tested guidance on grassroots environmental activism. Here’s how it could benefit rural communities.
Read MoreThe Search for Meaning. Hint: It’s not Something we Find
November 27, 2024 // OPINION: Column
In times of
despair, we have a choice. Let’s choose wisely this holiday season.
Daring to Leap: Meet Paris Harris
September 10, 2024 // NEWS: Feature
One Chicago
woman is digging a new line to become America’s first Black female smokejumper.
Counting Cougars
July 11, 2024 // OPINION: Essay
In this guest essay, photographer and Yellowstone guide MacNeil Lyons recounts the top 10 most thrilling mountain lion sightings he's experienced.
Read MoreAre Toxic Agrichemicals Forcing Rapid Evolution in Yellowstone Elk?
June 14, 2024 // NEWS: Feature
New
research suggests hazardous chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers used in
farming, more so than wolves, contributed to a decline in Greater Yellowstone elk
and other ruminants.
Wolves: Taking Aim from the Air
March 28, 2024 // NEWS: Dispatch
Conservation orgs are battling the aerial shooting of
wolves, coyotes and foxes on Idaho public lands. Now they’ve submitted a
petition to the U.S. Forest Service to ban the practice. Will the feds listen?
Read MoreMontana’s Climate Kids Should Adopt Wildlife As Their Mascot
July 23, 2023
Citing the state constitution, young people in Montana sued the state over climate change. Win or lose, wildlife conservation would strengthen their case with the public
Read MoreHow Greater Yellowstone Grizzlies Could Be Delisted And Remain Protected
July 18, 2023
States are pushing hard to remove America's most famous grizzly population from federal protection. The primary reason is obvious. Why aren't we doing the same with bald eagles?
Read MoreThis ‘Bearish’ Economy Is One Most States Would Love To Have
July 14, 2023
Often cast as liabilities and villains by politicians, grizzlies and wolves in Yellowstone region are bullish assets that keep delivering dividends—as long as they remain alive
Read MoreThe World Loses Wildlife Art's Greatest Champion
July 6, 2023
Bill Kerr passes at 85. In Jackson Hole, his vision led to creation of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a shrine for those globally who value connections between art and nature
Read MoreTo Stop A Grizzly And How Bear Spray Saved A Life
June 6, 2023
When a grizzly bear charged Keegan David, he had seconds to
react. He shared his story with Mountain Journal.
Bison Calf Euthanized After ‘Intentionally Disturbed’ by Man in Yellowstone
May 23, 2023
Park incident under investigation after witnesses report seeing man push bison calf up hill from Lamar River to roadway
Read MoreOn Yellowstone’s Doorstep, Conservationists Want To Buy Out A Gold Mine
May 19, 2023
To halt 'major tragedy,' Greater Yellowstone Coalition must raise $6.25 million by October
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