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March 11, 2026
First grizzly bear of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass
Updated on: March 11, 2026 / 9:12 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The first grizzly bear of 2026 was sighted at Yellowstone National Park.
- The bear was seen scavenging on a bull bison carcass near Yellowstone Lake.
- This sighting signifies the end of the hibernation season for the bears.
- Male grizzlies typically emerge from dens in early March, followed by females and cubs later in spring.
- Grizzly bear populations in the Yellowstone region have recovered significantly due to conservation efforts, growing from an estimated 136 in 1975 to a healthy number today.
- Grizzly bears are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
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