Grizzly 399 - The World’s Most Famous Mother Bear

The most famous population of grizzly bears in the world lives in the ecosystem that encompasses Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the most visible queen of all was Jackson Hole Grizzly 399. During her long life, with a total of 17 cubs at her side, she deftly navigated the intersection between wilderness and people. Her harrowing journey has changed the way tens of millions of people around the globe think of both grizzlies and conservation. This intimate view into the lives of this celebrated bear family is one of the most gripping stories ever told of an animal in the wild, and it’s all the more remarkable when you consider how secretive and elusive grizzly bears are.