"Rare Grizzly Bear Sightings Captured in Montana's National Parks"
State wildlife officials have confirmed the first sighting of a grizzly bear in the Pryor Mountains, Montana, through a photograph. Grizzly bears have not inhabited this area since the late 1800s and are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act. Landowners have been alerted, and measures such as installing game cameras and searching for bear sign are being taken. Bear safety protocols have been provided for those recreating or living in the Pryor Mountains.