Grizzly Bear Defenders of Wildlife

Grizzly bears were once numerous, ranging across North America from California to the Great Plains, and from Mexico all the way up into Alaska. As with many species, westward expansion, human transformation of the landscape, and fear led to near-eradication of grizzly bears in the continental United States. When the grizzly bear was listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1975, the grizzly bear population in the lower 48 states was down to less than 1000 bears. Grizzly bears still occupy less than 2% of their former range in the lower 48, in 5 of 6 grizzly bear recovery areas.

Bear Defenders

Grizzly bears emily reclite 0period

Defenders of Wildlife on X: Hey there, bear! Glad we're at a safe distance. Did you know human-bear conflicts remain the primary cause of grizzly bear deaths in the lower 48 states?

Bears (U.S. National Park Service), bear

Grizzly Bear Stuffed Animal, bear

Missoula lagging, but funding for bear-smart projects available

Grizzly Bear Defenders of Wildlife, bear

Apex Predator Conservation: The Animals

2nd Grade 

By Nicholas Manfredi, PDF, Nature