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Watch: ‘Drama’ in Yellowstone as grizzly bears brawl over carcass

A guide has captured an “incredible scene” involving two male grizzly bears fighting near a dead bison in Yellowstone National Park.

A guide has captured an “incredible scene” involving two male grizzly bears fighting over a bison carcass in Yellowstone National Park.

“Drama at the dinner table!” Yellowstone Wolf Tracker exclaimed Thursday via Instagram, adding that a lone wolf closely witnessed the brawl. “907F, of the Junction Butte Pack, looks on as two male grizzly bears fight over the remains of a deceased bison.”

The accompanying footage shows the bears shoving and swiping at each other, exchanging surprisingly swift blows as the wolf remains close to the carcass.

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The footage is in three parts on the swipe-through Instagram post. The second and third frames show a more peaceful coexistence between all three animals.

The footage was captured through a spotting scope last week by Yellowstone Wolf Tracker guide Luke Jensen.

According to Yellowstone National Park, 150 to 200 grizzly bears live within park boundaries, while an estimated 965 grizzly bears inhabit the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and northwest Montana.

Grizzly bears and wolves rarely interact with each other except when potential food is involved.

‘Insane’ black bear fight caught on video in Yukon wilderness

“The speed and power is mind-blowing. You can see some of the blows delivered knock each other off their feet.”

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The accompanying footage, captured recently in Canada’s Yukon Territory, shows two massive black bears fighting on a wilderness road.

“Bearing witness to one of nature’s rarest sights,” hunting outfitter Jim Shockey exclaimed via X. “The spring rut is in full swing, and the big boars are on the warpath.”

The ferocious bout includes roundhouse punches and wrestling techniques as each bruin attempts to gain the upper hand.

“Bear closest to the camera has got a serious right hook,” one follower observed. “Ducks when he throws it, too, my money’s on him.”

The footage was credited to Rogue River Outfitters Yukon, which apparently led the May 2 expedition.

“INSANE BLACK BEAR FIGHT!” the company exclaimed, describing the confrontation as a territorial dispute. “The speed and power is mind-blowing. You can see some of the blows delivered knock each other off their feet.”

Adult male black bears can weigh 500-plus pounds and stand 7 feet tall on their hind legs, so any battle between fully grown bears is a heavyweight match.

Rogue River Outfitters Yukon added:

“Fights like this are rare to observe but they do happen frequently, especially in areas where the density of bears is high. The wars are more intense if the food supply is limited or during the mating season.”

The soundless footage was captured through the vehicle’s windshield.

Watch: Bear executes perfect takedown in clash with rival

A large black Bear is caught on video executing a perfect takedown in a clash with a rival bruin.

In martial arts, a takedown involves catching an opponent off-balance and swiftly bringing that person to the ground. Ideally, the takedown artist ends up on top in an advantageous position.

Apparently, this technique also comes in handy in a bear brawl.

The accompanying footage, captured Monday in rural Tennessee, shows a large black bear swiftly executing the takedown beginning at 4 seconds and maintaining its advantage for the remainder of the fight.

The battle lasts nearly 40 seconds before the vanquished bear regains its footing and runs off, seemingly uninjured.

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The footage was captured near Ely’s Mill by guests Billie Jo and Micah Campbell. It was shared Wednesday by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA stated on Facebook:

“While it’s a little bit early for bears to engage in battle for dominance during breeding season, we believe it may have been a dispute over a food source considering the size of both animals.”

Watch: Enormous black bears brawl on Tennessee road

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Wednesday shared footage of a ferocious brawl between two large black bears that included an impressive takedown by the apparent victor.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Wednesday shared footage of a ferocious brawl between two large black bears that included an impressive takedown by the apparent victor.

The footage, captured this week from the safety of a garage near Ely’s Mill in Gatlinburg, shows what appears to be the slightly larger bear dominating the battle after a swift and violent takedown.

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The battle, which showcases the remarkable power and agility possessed by black bears, ends with the vanquished bruin running off at 36 seconds.

Ely’s Mill stated on Facebook that the footage was captured by guests Billie Jo and Micah Campbell.

The top comment beneath the post: “Wow, and to think some people think it is okay to get out of their vehicles and approach them. They toss each other around like it is nothing. Can you imagine what they could do to a person?”

It’s not entirely clear why the bears were fighting, but the TWRA stated on Facebook:

“While it’s a little bit early for bears to engage in battle for dominance during breeding season, we believe it may have been a dispute over a food source considering the size of both animals.”

–Image courtesy of Ely’s Mill