Don't mess with "The Boss": a photographer's encounter with Banff's toughest grizzly bear
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2022
- A bear nicknamed "The Boss" has gained fame for being the biggest, baddest grizzly in Alberta's Bow Valley.
Also known as Bear No. 122, the furry creature is increasingly rare to see as it gets older and hibernation season approaches.
Heather Yourex-West explains how "The Boss" earned that reputation, and how a photographer stumbled upon the animal twice in the same day.
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Eats a black bear, survives a train hit and father to 70% of cubs in the area... lol He is the Boss indeed.
Probably fought off multiple wolf packs as well.
Eating a black bear!,humans need to stay away from this guy.
Dude is deadly. Truly the grandad of the bears in Banff.
giga Chad
well to be fair, black bear is maybe even half the size of him, so this really was no fight, but im actually astonished that bears eat bears, thats a bit disgusting.
He survived being hit by a train. The train had to be put down.
😂
He's the Boss and an absolute stunning, strong Beauty!😍😍😍
Definitely one of the strongest bloodlines, fathered over 70% of his area and pushing over 20yrs old. Boss is definitely a beauty and looks healthy enough for at least another five yrs. ❤️❤️❤️🐻❤️❤️❤️
I pray for even more years for him
Well he dont smoke drink nor chew so he jst might
Grizzlies are not as intimidating how everyone likes to think. I’ve seen mother mooses chase them off, small dogs, and even 170 pound pumas. Polar bears are what you need to watch out for, they are 100% carnivores and can track your sent from 32KGs or 20 miles away and are almost always hungry.
@@DagestanderGustaffuson watch out we gotta tough guy over here
@@DagestanderGustaffuson oh lord, nice steal from a joe Rohan podcast
Boss is THE bear. Respect to this incredible and majestic fluff-ball. 🐻
YESSIR.
@@NikolaJokerMVP15 yeah bruh russians built like bears too ngl
Yes, absolute beast
no
Respect is that you stop calling him a fluff ball. Or tell it to his face
Dude's a legend... some say he also trained Chuck Norris back in the day.
So funny.
Legends say when you get within a radius, boss music starts playing.
Thank you for sharing images of the Boss worldwide. I feel lucky to get to witness this because of your photography!
Thanks 💯
Make those pics into t-shirts and send the proceeds to protecting wildlife management of Grizzly bears and habitats. Plus put a write up on the back of the shirt why he is the Boss of Banff.
Pretty good idea
Excellent idea
I like it!
That's a great idea!
Had the good fortune of seeing the Boss, just past the Banff train station. Kudos to Parcs Canada, whose Rangers kept the twit tourists from getting to close!
One summer he was spotted out back from where I live in Banff, sitting in a field where they were playing Rugby not too far away.
A true Living Legend
Literally the spirit of the area incarnated. Very special times we're living in, aren't they?
Your photography is as admirable as the respect you extend to this bear. There is an especially magnificent full shot of the The Boss on the wall behind you. I truly hope there is a place the public can view many of your works.
I saw his work when I visited a Banff photography gallery. In fact I saw the exact pictures shown in this video inside the gallery
He's beautiful I hope he has many more years to live a safe and healthy life.
This photographer has obviously taken beautiful photos and respects nature as it should be.
You've lived a long good life old man.
Can you say that to his victims too😂😂😂
@@Amaru722 screw em, I only like the winners
He's healthy and beautiful He has a strong blood line for sure. Love the phot of him looking at the camera
Gorgeous bear! And totally in his element.
@@heidiscott9226 both the ice age megafauna and the dinosaurs have something in common
@@heidiscott9226 both got wiped out by the same type of event
@@heidiscott9226 big rock
My hubby my little dog and I all came face to face with with him once and we froze and he couldn’t be less concerned about us! But pretty sure he just taken out 2 brown bears the week before 😳
@@Jessica-to8um I feel the same way. My family had a fishing lodge in Northern Canada and have had encounters with many of our apex Predators, pack of wolves, cougars, NP never once felt any negative vibe but even when a bear is actually on the no aggressive side, docile even, one tiny insignificant thing can send them off
@@bp341 yeah ok Timothy Treadwell. They are a apex predator and if they want meat they will eat you. End of story.
Brown bears? I see someone stretching a story...
Unlikely considering he’s a brown bear himself
Jason is an incredible photographer, and The Boss is a magnificent beast!
What’s crazy is he most likely fought his kids 70% are his kids and he probably has fought at least 2% of them, crazy
probably closer to 10% lol
Family feud😁
Probably tried to kill 50% of them as cubs protecting his territory.
He certainly also met his daugthers.
@@rontauranac what do you mean
What a fabulous treat! Excellent work! Very respectful.
His Majesty🐻😍 respects! Awesome creature. 👏👍❤️
I bet he's smart enough to avoid another train hit too.
Growing up we had a German shepherd that survived being hit by a car and he never went near the road again.
His eyes in that picture say it all.
Thank you to the nature photographer, I can see the pretty face of this legendary bear. ❤
What a gorgeous, ginormous bear. I’m glad he’s well loved.
“Survived being hit by a train” she said casually. I’M SORRY, WHAT?!
He’s getting up there in age. Hopefully he can live more years to come. The boss of bow-valley and beyond.
What a majestic creature!
What a beautiful creature of nature... and the mutual respect between man and bear is (once again) so important. To simply view him (and take photos) is such a treat.
Excellent photos n video. Great work!
That boy is massive!!
Beautiful animal!
Until it kills you
Stunning photographs of a gorgeous bear
What a Majestic animal
Beautiful photos....
Bet he got shivers seeing such beauty
What an amazing creature. God I love bears. Such presence.
A majestic and beautiful animal.
He's wonderful ❤️
Look at that big baby! 😀🧡🌿
Gorgeous animal 🐻
Respect to The Boss. Absolute legend!
Dominant male boars (bears, not pigs!) have a certain swagger to them, much like big elephant bulls do. What great photos of a legendary bear! He is a beauty. 😍
What a gorgeous beast. ❤💕
The Boss is probably the most appropriate name for his reputation.
Beautiful creature and awesome pictures!
Beautiful Bear he is indeed The Boss!
I've had run ins with bears in the forest but if I bumped into one of that size I'd likely faint. Lol
Amazing photos!
I thought they were hibernating in winter. Beautiful animal
Truly majestic
Even if he’s in his car, unless he’s already rolling there’s no safety inside if the Boss wants him!! 😳😳
The bear got that dawg in him
He has been spotted in Yoho, Banff, and Jasper parks many times.
I am always amazed how photographers take photos and it looks alive.
That teddy bear looks surreal!
Beautiful animal! He is huge!!!
I hope he lives many more years ❤
"From the safety of his car".....dang straight!
What a badass bear.
So beautiful ! The boss . So big and healthy
Guys it’s boog from open Season but in real life
What a massive & magnificent beast❣
He's not just a boss................he's super duper cute.
hey boss- you dont know about other countries but im in australia and i think your awesome. From my daughter
cute
Little does this bear know of his esteem on the internet
Beautiful!! And remember to use your telephoto lens kiddies, you don't want to get to close, lol
"From the safety of his car"? There are lots of videos in YT of bears ripping the doors off of cars just to get a bag of potato chips.
I think they meant the oh shithood of car
The safety of a car is being in it and able to drive away before the bear makes contact.
@@writerconsidered You're making several assumptions.
@@marvalousmarvin9234 Yes I'm assuming the car will start and he can drive away.
Truly amazing.
So The Boss is a Bear spirit.
Looks like someone found their spirit animal~ Beautiful :) ~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕
Wow the Boss is sooooo beautiful. ❤️
The Boss is a beautiful bear for sure.
Absolutely Magnificent Wild Child! God Bless Him!
Dude took on a train....yeah he's The Boss.
That is an amazing photograph!
Fathered 70% of the cubs. The Boss is living a great life. 🐻
The close up picture of b his face is so beautiful!! He's perfect... through my device. 😅
The Boss is literally me
Absolute unit
Unfortunately, the train did not survive the hit on the Boss.
It had to be laid to rest the same day 🙂
Such an amazing creature.
Beautiful 🐻❤
U can tell he tells everyone about his degree in every interaction he has
Wow what a beautiful bear 🐻. Why do they look so cute and cuddly when they’re dangerous?
Long live The Boss 🙏❤️❤️
From the "Safety" of his own car.
He's lucky The Boss allowed this photoshoot to happen 🤣
That is one badass bear!!
What a unit of a bear
This is no bear. It's a GOAT.
Yeah he looks and walks like a boss...respect
Knowing that the cameraman never dies I followed the bear around the wilderness and set up my tripod. 😅
Great Content 💯
Wow . He’s big. No wonder he’s called The Boss. 🐻
Looks like a boss for sure
He's a beauty 😍
Beautiful bear
They called it babayaga, its a bear of focus, commitment and sheer f@ckin will
He is so beautiful
That thing is a monster out of nightmares
Insecure wannabee hunter would say so. Yes.😄
He's gorgeous , I hope I'll live still few years more !!