Grizzly Bear 'Super Mom' Gives Birth To Her 17th Cub Despite Her Old Age
24-year-old Bear 399 from Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming has produced a new litter despite her age. She gave birth to four cubs. which in itself is extremely rare as bears on average only have two or three. 399 has become one of most famous grizzly parents in history and even has her own social media accounts.
She said: 'She often grazes in meadows near the road, which provides an excellent opportunity for people to get a little glimpse into the life of a wild bear. 'Female bears in national parks will often raise their cubs near the roadside as it is thought they use people for protection from dangers such as male grizzlies who threaten the cubs.' Kate and Adam, who are originally from Minnesota, live fulltime in their own van home so they can be close to the animals and park they love so much.