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Bear Tales

The Story of 399

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By Tom Mangelsen, Todd Wilkinson, Lyn Dalebout, and Louisa Willcox

Here we feature one special bear, Grizzly 399, who, along with her cubs and grandcubs in Grand Teton Park, has become a favorite among families from around the world in recent years. Grizzly 399 is now 21 years old, which is old for a wild grizzly. In sharing some stories of members of her clan, we point to the need to do more to co-exist peaceably with these generous grizzlies.

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The celebrity grizzly bears of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are the highlight of many family vacations, Grizzly 399, her cubs and grandcubs are, for many, a key focus of attention and affection. 

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