Yellowstone Grizzly Bear with Four Cubs

Yes, you read that right. There’s a grizzly bear near Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park with a whopping four cubs. Two is pretty common. Three is something that turns heads. Four is just an amazing sight to behold. Sadly though, one of the cubs appears to be a small runt (pictured behind her here) and the future of that little one is unfortunately in question. Needless to say, seeing all four of them, even if from a distance, is quite astounding to see and clearly brings much joy to anybody that peers through binoculars to see them.

This was unfortunately one of the better shots I came back with. I say unfortunately because I would have liked to get something closer, but she just didn’t want to have her closeups that day. Regardless, I’m still very excited I got to see her. I may try heading back up there soon to check in on her and see if I can get any better shots of the four cubs.

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Posted on May 28, 2010.
Posted in Wildlife. Tags: Bears, Mountains, Wildlife, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park.
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Patty Mills

6/6/10 All four cubs are still well and can occasionally be seen.
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks for the update Patty! I was up there a few days ago and couldn't find them so I'm glad to hear they're still out and about.
Diverson

We saw the all 5 of them on 6/12. They looked good.
LarryGoocher

I was with Diverson and I agree, good looking group.
Guest

Saw this sow on 6/10/10 with all four cubs. Bear has been visible most of the week and I can verify it was with all four cubs on 6/11/10 also.
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks so much for all the updates! Glad to hear they're all in good health!
Guest

Saw her and all 4 cubs on 6/19. They were running around and playing. They were like 400 yards off the road.
http://www.cavaroc.com cavaroc

Great news! Thanks for the update!
Carolyn

Saw her a couple of weeks ago and got far away shots. Then saw her during a bear class this weekend. Still far away. Somehow I feel better for her being far away than
close to people
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Thanks Carolyn! I agree. A bear with so many cubs is probably much better off without people crowding around her and scaring the cubs.
Wendie Reed

Going to Grand Tetons this weekend 930/2011 Will be photographing colors, would love to see bears can you tell me where? Would really appreciate it. Thank you, Wendie
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Hi Wendie,
As of today, there were grizzly bear sightings in Willow Flats near Jackson Lake Lodge, and then grizzly bears are coming out more on Moose-Wilson Road. Between those two places they should keep you plenty busy!

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