Court Ruling Saves Grizzly Bears from Lethal Threat at Yellowstone: In Defense of the Iconic

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The court ruled against the authorization by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to kill up to 72 grizzly bears, including females at Yellowstone National Park .

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Grizzlies have one of the lowest reproduction rates among mammals, making the survival of females critical for the bears' recovery.

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Conservationists emphasize that removing even a few female grizzly bears can significantly impact the population's health.

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Female grizzlies take ten years to replace themselves in the wild, underscoring the importance of their protection.

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Conservationists are urging the Forest Service to order ranchers to use nonlethal options to prevent conflicts.

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The court found that the failure to limit the number of female grizzly bears that could be killed was arbitrary and could jeopardize the population in the project area.

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The court also ruled that the Forest Service failed to follow its own Forest Plan requirements for wildlife habitat protection for migratory birds.

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Protecting the bears not only benefits their recovery but also supports local economies and businesses.

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