Clash: Encounters of Bears and Wolves
Introduction

Yellowstone National Park is a world of predators, scavengers and opportunists. In this vast and complex kingdom, two dominant predators reign supreme: the grizzly bear and the wolf. Size and power square off against speed and teamwork, as mighty grizzly bears contend with powerful packs of wolves for control of the food supply. Though these two fearsome hunters would normally rule their ranges uncontested, in Yellowstone they must share resources, or face starvation.

A grizzly in his prime is the undisputed master, able to take down prey as easily as he is able to dominate the fresh kills of other predators. The wolves of Yellowstone must use their numbers to their advantage, organizing to take down their prey and defend the spoils of their hunts from the bears. Together, a strong pack of wolves can challenge a solitary grizzly, and defeat it. As these two fierce competitors test their strategies for survival against each other, an entire food chain of scavengers survive in their wake. Crafty coyotes and cunning crows take advantage of the predators’ feuds to make the most of any felled feast.

It’s a test of skills and wills in the often harsh environment of Yellowstone as two of the continent’s greatest hunters take each other’s measure. Now, join NATURE and discover who will triumph in Clash: Encounters of Bears and Wolves.

42 Responses to “Introduction”
  1. C. Lee says:

    Judy,
    Relax!! Get a grip! Re-read your post. It is somewhat difficult to even attempt to follow your train of thought.. You seem to have some interesting views, but your scattered thoughts, rants, and weak grammar/typing skills make it difficult to understand your point of view. How did “Nature” turn into Social Security, Labor Unions, Libya, Egypt, Republicans, Tea Party, foreigners, honor killings, shrouded women, African Americans turning into Muslims and basketball stars, Andy Rooney for president, etc. Phew!!! Your first sentence makes sense along with “God help us if Sarah Palin’s elected to president”, but most of the rest sounds a little “out there”. I hope you clear it up!
    Thanks!

  2. C. Lee says:

    This was a beautifully presented show. I’m not yet sure how I feel about the relationship between the bears and the wolves. The wolves were wiped out for a number of years but have been re-introduced. I have listened to opinions from both sides of the fence concerning this topic and I’m not sure how this will work out for Yellowstone’s animals, and if it is “right” or “wrong”. For whom, or why this would be “right” or “wrong” depends upon whose vantage point you use. The relationships between all of the different creatures is fascinating, though.

  3. Tom says:

    I was fascinated to see that a male grizzly followed the wolf pack in the winter to feed off their kills.. Did it not go into dormancy at all? Did it share the kills at all?

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