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Safety Tips From a Yellowstone Ranger For Keeping Safe Around Bears

Published September 21, 2025

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When visiting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, it’s possible to encounter one of the two bear species that inhabit the region–the black bear and the grizzly bear. Watch to learn helpful advice from a Yellowstone Park ranger who has detailed steps to take to ensure you’ll be safe even if you chance upon a bear.

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