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- 1Bear conflicts hit unprecedented levels in south-central Montana▼Bear conflicts hit unprecedented levels in south-central Montana, wildlife managers say
Wildlife managers in south-central Montana say conflicts with bears have reached unprecedented levels, with more encounters reported between bears and people than ever before. Local outlets, including Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana Public Radio, are covering the surge, which is drawing attention to growing pressure on wildlife management resources and raising questions about what is driving bears into populated areas.
- 2Three grizzly cubs killed by vehicle on Wyoming highway▼Cody photographer comes across 3 grizzly cubs hit by vehicle on North Fork Highway
A photographer from Cody, Wyoming, discovered three grizzly bear cubs that had been struck by a vehicle along the North Fork Highway, west of Cody. The deaths are a significant loss given the protected status of grizzlies in the region, and the incident has drawn attention to wildlife-vehicle collisions on the scenic highway near Yellowstone.
- 3Hannah Sears Returns to Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary as Education Assistant▼From childhood visitor to education assistant, Hannah Sears comes full circle at Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
Hannah Sears, who first visited the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary as a child, has joined the organization as an education assistant. A Hastings College graduate, she now leads educational programming at the Montana sanctuary, bringing her journey full circle from young visitor to staff member inspiring the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts.
- 4Taylor Sheridan Western Named Best Western TV Show of All Time▼Taylor Sheridan Series Ranked the ‘Best Western TV Show of All Time’
A Taylor Sheridan series has been ranked the best Western television show of all time, according to a new list from Men's Journal. Sheridan, the writer and showrunner behind hits like Yellowstone and 1883, has become the defining voice of the modern TV Western. The ranking is drawing attention from fans debating whether his shows truly top classic Westerns.
- 5Conservationists work to reconnect Greater Yellowstone wildlife habitat▼Reconnecting Greater Yellowstone, one fenceline at a time
Efforts are underway across the Greater Yellowstone region to remove and modify fencing so wildlife such as elk, pronghorn and deer can move more freely between seasonal habitats. The work, highlighted by Montana Free Press, frames fences as barriers to migration and stresses incremental fenceline projects as a way to restore connectivity across the ecosystem.
- 6Bison and calves photographed in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley●Bison & Red Dogs, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park. May, 2019. 📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
A wildlife photograph from Yellowstone National Park shows a bison herd with their calves, known as red dogs, in Lamar Valley. Shot in May 2019 with a Fujifilm camera and long telephoto lens, the image is being shared and appreciated online for its capture of the park's iconic wildlife during calving season.
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A columnist writing in the Aspen Daily News argues that Yellowstone's uniqueness is under threat, warning that the qualities that make the park unlike anywhere else could be lost. The piece frames the risk as a matter worth public attention, though the specific pressures it cites are not detailed in the headline alone.
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Three more grizzly bears have been killed along the North Fork Highway near Cody, Wyoming, according to the Powell Tribune. The deaths add to concerns about bear mortality along the busy corridor, which runs toward the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Wildlife advocates and local residents have repeatedly raised worries about vehicle collisions and conflicts as grizzlies expand across the region.
- 9Glacier Lakes chain in the Beartooths draws summer crowds●Sublime NE GYE Lakes District technically starts W side of 3500-3750m ridge behind Glacier Lakes chain. These 2955m lake
A backcountry skier and hiker describes the Glacier Lakes area in the northern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, noting the alpine lakes district technically begins on the west side of a 3500-3750m ridge behind the chain. Lakes at 2955m sit just 6km up a steep rocky trail at the head of Rock Creek Canyon, making them popular with tourists from mid-June to mid-September, though a recent visit found the area quiet.
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A new lawsuit has been filed in Montana over immigration arrests, according to Yellowstone Public Radio. The legal challenge targets the way immigration arrests are being carried out in the state. Further details about the parties involved and the specific claims have not been made available.