Grizzly Bear Chases Elk in Yellowstone NP

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.

[@aliensmadeus8719]

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.

[@robertjohnson3855]

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

[@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.

[@wakingforbacon6439]

Its actually really amazing there are still places this wild left in the United States. Man we have destroyed so much habitat for animals and really decimated certain populations of animals beyond extinction plenty of times. Just happy someone can still witness this here.

[@dalemitchell2006]

It's surprising how fast a critter that size can move. Got to admire the size and strength of a bear.

[@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

[@dolorsjenecosta1882]

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.

[@rage801]

I hate the annoying tourists that never pull over to look for animals they just pull over at large groups and ask "what are you looking at" at that point I just tell them bison and they leave 😂 put effort in and I help, no effort gets a no effort response

[@outdoorguy845]

that poor bear burned up a lot of calories for nothing

[@ViggoBauman]

I love how the elk properly gauged the distance of the bear. They were never too concerned, pro style.

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

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.

[@lonzobull684]

“Excuse me excuse me” lmao chillllllll 🤣😂

[@donrane]

You can bearly see him - Nice pun from one of the kids :-)

[@K.Adler1120]

Wow so many bear experts in the video 😂

[@tinyvr7036]

Beautiful video. The running bear has the energy of a champion, and the fearless heart of a provider for its young.

[@edwardmurdoch5070]

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

[@andreashoppe1969]

Wolf: Teamwork

[@el_duderino_man]

To the lady who said, "BEAReling down the hill." I laughed hard and you are a legend. 😆

[@jonathanhansen3709]

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!