Correction: The Myth of the Grizzly Bear in Sequoia National Park
In a correction to a previous article, it was accurately reported that Alexis Mychajliw is a paleontologist at Middlebury College and not an ecologist from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
In April 1924, a road crew working in Sequoia National Park near Moro Rock witnessed a large animal emerging from the woods. The workers, who had previous experience with the Park Service in Yellowstone, recognized the animal as a grizzly bear due to its cinnamon-colored fur and prominent hump on its back. This sighting was documented in their report.
The diverse wildlife found in Sequoia National Park was highlighted by this encounter with the grizzly bear near Moro Rock. It serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting natural habitats for these animals to thrive.
