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In honor of Grizzly 399 who primarily inhabited Grand Teton National Park and its perimeter, reflects on the contentious debates about grizzly bears’ endangered status after being extirpated from 98% of their original habitat in the Lower 48. This piece merges traditional oil painting with a modern commentary on newsprint, symbolizing the nature of media and policy discussions. It invites views to ponder humanity’s role in deciding the fate of wildlife and the long-term impact of such decisions on biodiversity, questioning the intersection of policy and nature and the ethical implications of managing endangered species.

