Big Boy the Grizzly Bear

Illustration of a grizzly bear decorated with floral and geometric patterns, standing beneath a stylized evergreen tree, representing the PBS Nature article 'Big Boy the Grizzly Bear' about one of the oldest recorded wild grizzlies in North America.

For over 30 years, Big Boy defied poachers and out-competed other male grizzlies while surviving in one of North America’s most rugged landscapes. 

His resilience and genetic legacy have shaped grizzly populations in the area for decades.

Discover the extraordinary story of one of the oldest recorded grizzlies in the wild.

Originally published: 2018 - PBS Nature

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