What Is the Oldest Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone Ever Recorded?
Posted by Bear World on Oct 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on What Is the Oldest Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone Ever Recorded?

In the southwest of Wyoming, scientists found one of the oldest grizzly bears ever – aged 34 years old. They easily spotted him through a distinct mark on his lip that was made by biologists back in 1989. Due to the fact that most of the animals in the Yellowstone region are completely unmarked by scientists, there is no evidence that there are other older grizzly bears than this one. In this...
Read MoreHow Effective Is Bear Spray?
Posted by Bear World on Sep 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on How Effective Is Bear Spray?

Bear spray is a deterrent used during wildlife viewing in the event a hiker encounters a charging bear. Over the years, there has been debate over whether it is the best approach to dealing with a bear or if gunfire is more effective. In this post, we look at the efficacy of bear spray in protecting you from an attack on your next visit to bear country. How Does Bear Spray Affect Bears? Bear...
Read MoreWhat Recent Viral Bear Videos Teach Us About Bear Safety
Posted by Bear World on Jun 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on What Recent Viral Bear Videos Teach Us About Bear Safety

When you visit a national park, seeing a bear is often the goal, and spotting one can be very exciting. Such an experience, while special, can also be unpredictable because bears can be dangerous. Bears rarely attack people but when they do, they can inflict serious injury or death. It is up to you to follow the safety guidelines set by national parks to ensure your safety. The following stories...
Read MoreAnimals and the Solar Eclipse
Posted by Bear World on Aug 18, 2017 in Blog | Comments Off on Animals and the Solar Eclipse

In just a few days we will have had a total solar eclipse pass right through Rexburg. Millions of people are making the trip to see the once in a lifetime event of watching the moon cover the sun in totality. There is another once in a lifetime event right here is Rexburg. You can come to Yellowstone Bear World where you can see all of the largest Yellowstone animals from grey wolves to the...
Read MoreYou Won’t Miss out at Yellowstone Bear World
Posted by Bear World on Jun 19, 2017 in Blog | Comments Off on You Won’t Miss out at Yellowstone Bear World

Imagine spending the time and money to visit Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks, and realize you’ve missed out on the iconic wildlife. Having your family see grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, elk, moose, bison, deer, and mountain goats is part of the adventure. Unfortunately, seeing wildlife at a National Park is all about being in the right place at the right time. At Yellowstone Bear...
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