I’ve spent nearly my entire life in grizzly bear country. Very few people have had more bear encounters than I have, a result of decades spent in the wild and twenty years living alongside and raising a grizzly bear named Brutus. Those two worlds, my time in the wild and my years with Brutus, come together every time I meet a bear in its natural habitat. My understanding of their behavior, body language, and instincts runs deep, but I also know firsthand that no one is exempt from bad luck in be

When it comes to bear defense, you’ve got two main options: bear spray or firearm. But no matter what you choose, practice is everything. Bear attacks happen fast, and if you’re not ready, your odds of walking away drop fast too. In the latest episode of Endless Venture, we put both bear spray and firearms to the test in real-world simulations. See just how hard it is to react under pressure and what it takes to be prepared. Watch now on Endless Venture. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Link in b

Casey Anderson, wildlife explorer, goes deep into the #Wyoming prairie for a rather rare encounter. bit.ly/2c2ETZe | Curiosity Stream

As a wildlife filmmaker, sometimes you find yourself in the middle of the action. Depending on the outcome, you might be in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the right time. The outcome of the situation depends greatly on how you react. In many cases, the best reaction is no reaction. Hold your ground, stay calm, blend into the landscape, and just breathe. I’ve found that most animals don’t want conflict, so keeping a cool head and enjoying the moment is often the best way

Wildlife survives in numbers. Whether it’s herds of elk, packs of wolves, or schools of fish, working together increases survival. Coyotes don’t always form large packs, but in the Yellowstone ecosystem, it’s not uncommon to see them teaming up—especially when hunting larger prey. This footage captures a dramatic encounter between a mule deer and a pack of coyotes. A typical coyote pack consists of a breeding pair, their offspring, and occasionally additional family members, with numbers fluctua