Grizzly Bear Chases Elk in Yellowstone NP

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Published 2018-06-21
In the Hayden Valley area of Yellowstone National Park, a grizzly bear chased a herd of elk relentlessly. On this day, the elk managed to escape. At this time of year, when elk calves are being born, the grizzly stay busy hunting, trying to find the elk calves hidden in the sagebrush. For the most part, grizzlies are opportunists and often steal carcasses from the wolves so it is not often that we see one chase a whole herd of elk. This footage was filmed in 4K and saved in 4K but You Tube reduced it.

All Comments (21)
  • what blows my mind is the ease in which that bear can navigate through that THICK BRUSH. That brush is probably 3 or 4 feet tall and that bear plows through it at 30 mph. what an unbelievable animal.
  • Never underestimate the speed of a running bear despite their size, they can run VERY fast. Get the hell out out of their way and get to safety
  • In my opinion, great recording, clean viewing of the elks and the bear. I enjoyed the video. Congrats for delivering us this beautiful wildlife footage.
  • I like how these Elk just nonchalantly look, then turn around like " mannnn that nigga can't catch us " 😂 😂 😂 😂
  • @harvesthawk5772
    I like the way the bear stopped on a dime to look over the menu.
  • It's surprising how fast a critter that size can move. Got to admire the size and strength of a bear.
  • @fastasali5498
    The Bear wasn’t hunting cows, that he knew he couldn’t catch, he was instead looking for their calves, which were hidden somewhere in the brush. The calves have no scent when they’re young so the bear was trying to see where the cow elk had been last so he could find out where the calves were hiding out at.
  • @ViggoBauman
    I love how the elk properly gauged the distance of the bear. They were never too concerned, pro style.
  • @outdoorguy845
    it's so interesting how the elk do not just keep running. They have to see where the bear is located, they won't just run unless they know what direction they need to go
  • @donrane
    You can bearly see him - Nice pun from one of the kids :-)
  • @lonzobull684
    “Excuse me excuse me” lmao chillllllll 🤣😂
  • @tinyvr7036
    Beautiful video. The running bear has the energy of a champion, and the fearless heart of a provider for its young. The Elk are so attentive to the dangers of being available. Nature is magnificent. Thanks for sharing.
  • And when the elks ran away, the bear looked up the hill and thought... ¨And what are those other delicious looking animals standing there, looking my way?¨ lol
  • Wolf: Teamwork Cat : sneaking, stalking, catch Bear.. Just run and burn calories..
  • @indiablackwell
    I feel like if the bear and I sat down and worked on a plan, really utilizing the bush and the terrain we could have gotten something. He was just out their winging it
  • Not that it helped the bear catch an elk, but I was impressed on seeing how fast, and how far, the bear could run. Shows you a human would not stand a chance!
  • @el_duderino_man
    To the lady who said, "BEAReling down the hill." I laughed hard and you are a legend. 😆
  • Guessing from the age of the kids at the time, a little over 20 years ago in Hayden Valley a little over a mile north of Mud Volcanos we watched a grizzly chase some elk, mostly yearlings we thought, and in the bigger sagebrush one elk was having trouble and the grizzly just plowed through the sage and caught the elk and started to consume it on the spot. It was across the river from where we were. Awesome memory. This video must have been taken within two miles of our sighting.