Up Close with Grizzly 168

Description

This is Grizzly bear 168, feeding on a lush crop of buffaloberries along the roadside in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country. Thanks to the heavy rains this season, the region has produced a bumper crop of buffaloberries, a favourite seasonal food for bears. In fact, there are currently 17 blanket Bear Warnings in Kananaskis Country due to this abundance. I never imagined I would be able to photograph a grizzly this close, capturing headshots, all from the safety and comfort of my car. An unforgettable moment with one of the Rockies’ most powerful residents!

Taken By

Rakesh Baro

Taken On

August 19, 2025

Tagged

grizzly kananaskis alberta animal bear mammal wildlife vertebrate carnivores snout terrestrial_animal tooth brown_bear fur grizzly_bear

Assignments

Wildlife