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- Biologists at Yellowstone National Park reported the first grizzly bear sighting of 2026 on March 9.
- The bear was observed feeding on a bull bison carcass, signaling bears must replenish calories after hibernation.
- The population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has rebounded to about 1,000–1,100 grizzlies, with visitors urged to stay vigilant.
- Males typically emerge first and are most aggressive in March, while females with cubs emerge in April.
