Stuff You Should Know Night of the Grizzlies
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Oct 3, 2023 On a fateful night in August 1967, Glacier National Park faced unprecedented tragedy when grizzly bears fatally attacked two young women, reshaping wildlife management forever. The discussion dives into the dangerous habituation of bears to human food and the horror stories stemming from reckless human interactions. It also covers the evolving perception of grizzly bears and emphasizes the importance of safety protocols in national parks to prevent such incidents in the future. The complex relationship between humans and wildlife is explored, highlighting the need for coexistence.
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Night of the Grizzlies
- In August 1967, two 19-year-old women were killed by grizzlies in Glacier National Park.
- This was shocking because only three people had died in the park from grizzlies in the prior 57 years.
Grizzlies and Westward Expansion
- Grizzly bears are a subspecies of brown bear, typically smaller and darker.
- Westward expansion tragically included killing many large carnivores.
Past Park Practices
- National parks used to have dangerous practices like encouraging bear interactions.
- One story involved parents trying to put their baby on a bear for a photo.