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Ever since grizzly bears were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1975, Defenders has been at the forefront in protecting these giants. Today, grizzlies are better off than they were in recent decades, but there’s still work to be done.
While populations increase in Yellowstone and the northern Continental Divide, grizzly populations in places like the Northern Cascades could soon vanish. Meanwhile a vast tract of prime habitat in Montana’s Bitterroot Wilderness remains without a single grizzly. How then, can we make sure that the future of the entire species is secure?
In our latest report, Places for Grizzly Bears (PDF), Defenders offers a blueprint for the restoration and recovery of grizzlies in the lower 48. Read about the history of bears and people in the U.S. and find out about grizzlies’ unique ecological niche in America’s wilderness. Most important, find out how we can ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures for generations to come.
