Huckleberry has been a resident of Wildlife Waystation since 1985, when he was rescued from a former drive-through animal park. Wildlife Waystation rescued him from the facility, along with three other grizzly bears - Jake, Pete and Mike.

Huckleberry and Mike are now living out their golden years together in a deluxe bear enclosure, complete with a swimming pool, toys and a large, natural-looking rock den. They have both grown accustomed to lots of love and care, and seem to enjoy people watching.

Huckleberry the Grizzly Bear

As a permanent resident of the Wildlife Waystation, Huckleberry is an important reminder to visitors about coexisting with wildlife and protecting the grizzly bear throughout its natural habitat.

The terms “grizzly bear” and “brown bear” are often used interchangeably; both refer to the same species, which is a member of the Ursidae family. With the average adult male weighing between 350 and 700 pounds, grizzly bears are the largest North American land carnivore.

Of all species of bear in the world, the grizzly has the most extensive geographic range. Localized populations of grizzly bears exist in Eastern & Western Europe, Northern Asia, and the northwestern regions of North America, including the Northwestern U.S. Grizzly bears are now on the endangered species list. Their populations have decreased primarily due to the loss of habitat.

Some biologists suggest that the intelligence level of the grizzly bear can be equated with the intelligence level of primates. They have excellent hearing and eyesight, along with a superior sense of smell.