Explore our sound gallery and listen to some of the bear sounds captured in parks by the NPS natural sounds team, made up of park staff and the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division . 82190-0168. These sounds of huffing, jaw-popping (heard at :35 and :57 seconds in), and low growls are warnings that you're too close. Black bears are commonly seen in Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park, WY During the spring thaw, bison sometimes get stuck and drown in the newly melted-out Blacktail Pond. PO Box 168 Two grizzly bears feed on a bison carcass, pausing to roar at each other. The bear was recorded during the few moments that it was contained inside a large, culvert-sized trap. This is a recording of the grizzly eating: snapping bones and all. A grizzly bear uses its strong jaws to break through bones in a dead bison. Rest assured, no bears, scientists, or mobile devices were harmed while recording! A grizzly bear gorges on the innards of a bison carcass. Grizzly bears sometimes vocalize when agitated or nervous. Late one night in March 2015, a grizzly bear guarded and fed on a bison carcass there. NPS Photo. If you hear them while you're out in the park, back away calmly (never run), leave the immediate area, and give the bear more space. Best practices for traveling safely in bear country. Learn about the biology of this top predator. About Bears Bear Sound Effects and Sound Files Bears are vocal and are known for growling and snarling. And just a reminder, we recommend that everyone hike in groups of three or more, make lots of noise while hiking, and carry bear spray.These sounds were recorded with a cell phone by an experienced Bear Management Technician, Dan Bergum, during recent fieldwork involving capture. These sounds of huffing, jaw-popping (heard at :35 and :57 seconds in), and low growls are warnings that you're too close. Grizzly Bear (vocalizations) Grizzly bears sometimes vocalize when agitated or nervous. You must stay at least 100 yards/91 meters away from bears (about the length of a football field). For others it is a matter of respect and for other these sound clips may be just something scary :) Two grizzly bears resting in the sunshine in Denali National Park. Click the arrow to play the sound file. In an effort to protect the natural and cultural sounds in our national parks, the National Park Service takes part in sound … Bear sounds Polar bear Koala Bear Grizzly Bear Black Bear For some, bears represent a great wellspring of spiritual insight. Bear Sounds.