In celebration of #MothersDay, we’re highlighting the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) D

In celebration of #MothersDay, we’re highlighting the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) Diorama in the Hall of North American Mammals.

The mama bear in this scene, which takes place in Yellowstone National Park, is showing her six-month-olds how to tear open a rotted pine for ants and grubs to eat. Moms are very protective while tending to or feeding their cubs. If another bear threatens her young, a female bear will shoo her cubs up a tree to escape. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there!

Photo: D. Finnin/© AMNH

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