Six Grizzly Bear Deaths Linked to Early Snowstorms in Montana
The most recent population estimate in 2018 said there are about 1,000 grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Recovery Zone, which stretches more than 8,900 square miles. (Facebook/Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks) At a Glance Cold weather and snow led to a loss of the bears' natural autumn food sources like chokecherries.Five bears were feeding on cattle carcasses when they were hit by a train and other vehicles.A sixth bear was euthanized after it killed three large calves and...