Beloved Grizzly 399 Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Wyoming

The 28-year-old bear, known as the 'Queen of the Tetons,' leaves behind a legacy of conservation and a missing cub.

Grizzly 399, the oldest known reproducing female grizzly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, was killed on a highway in Snake River Canyon.
The bear was famous for her frequent appearances near roads, drawing thousands of tourists and wildlife enthusiasts to Grand Teton National Park.
She was identified through ear tags and a microchip, and was accompanied by a yearling cub whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Grizzly 399 gave birth to 18 cubs over her lifetime and was a significant figure in promoting conservation efforts worldwide.
Vehicle collisions pose a significant threat to wildlife in the region, with 49 grizzly bear deaths recorded from such incidents between 2009 and 2023.