Though bear attacks often garner fearful reactions from the public, the chances of being injured by a bear are approximately 1 in 2.1 million, according to the Park Service.
Bears generally keep to themselves unless they feel they're under threat and are forced to defend themselves, their young, or their food.
So, when you visit Yellowstone National Park this summer respect the wildlife and have no fear of the bears, becuase more people are killed each year by bee stings.
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There’s nowhere in the world quite like Greater Yellowstone. From its raging geysers to howling wolf packs, the land stands alone as one last pocket of a wild, primeval America.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Yellowstone National Park, Around Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Around Grand Teton, Understand and Survive chapters.
Bears generally keep to themselves unless they feel they're under threat and are forced to defend themselves, their young, or their food.
So, when you visit Yellowstone National Park this summer respect the wildlife and have no fear of the bears, becuase more people are killed each year by bee stings.
There’s nowhere in the world quite like Greater Yellowstone. From its raging geysers to howling wolf packs, the land stands alone as one last pocket of a wild, primeval America.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Yellowstone National Park, Around Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Around Grand Teton, Understand and Survive chapters.
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