First grizzly bear of 2026 seen feeding on bison carcass

Scientists have reported the first grizzly bear sighting of 2026 at Yellowstone National Park, indicating the end of hibernation for these animals. The bear was spotted scavenging a bull bison carcass in the park’s northern region. Historically, male grizzlies emerge from hibernation in early March, while females and cubs follow in April and May. Grizzly bears, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, have seen population recovery due to conservation efforts, expanding their habitat across over 27,000 square miles.

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