A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom's death but odds look good
The death of a famous grizzly bear on a highway in western Wyoming has made an orphan of its cub, leading many to wonder about his fate
By MEAD GRUVER
Published - Oct 24, 2024, 06:49 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:59 PM EST
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The death of the world’s most famous grizzly bear on a highway in western Wyoming has made an orphan of its cub, but biologists say the youngster’s chances of surviving -- even with a chilly mountain winter coming on -- are good.
"High chances of survival going forward for the yearling, even being on his own,” said Grand Teton National Park bear biologist Justin Schwabedissen.
It should be reassurance to the many worrying.
After grizzly No. 399 died in a vehicle strike Tuesday south of Jackson Hole, her male cub's fate has been a big topic of discussion on a popular Facebook page dedicated to following the bear and her previous cubs. Evidently unhurt by the crash, the cub hasn't been seen since.
