Tagged: Grizzly Bears

Wounded Grizzly Bear
5:16 pm
Fri October 5, 2012

Wounded -- And Possibly Cranky -- Grizzly Bear Loose In Idaho

Credit Bryan Harry / NPS.gov
A wounded grizzly bear is on the loose in Idaho.

Idaho wildlife officials are worried a wounded grizzly bear on the loose could be a danger to people. A group of hunters shot the bear after it charged them in the eastern part of the state, across the border from Yellowstone National Park. Apparently, both the hunters and the bear were after the same elk.

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Captive Grizzly Bear Research
5:56 pm
Wed July 25, 2012

Researchers Work To Make Captive Grizzly Bears Happier

Credit Northwest News Network
Researchers at the WSU Bear Research Center are working on ways to make grizzly bears happier while in captivity.

You may have visited zoos where the animals look less than thrilled sitting in their cages. But scientists at Washington State University’s Bear Research Center are working to help captive animals enjoy their environment. Reporter Courtney Flatt followed researchers who are trying to learn more about captive bears’ moods.

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