First published 2023
Grizzly 399 emerges from her den with new cubs, facing another season in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. The famous bear must guide her offspring through territory where wilderness meets civilization, teaching them to find food while avoiding the humans who flock to witness her family. As she moves between Yellowstone and Grand Teton, 399 confronts vehicles, photographers, and encroaching development that threaten her ancient way of life. Her choices will determine whether her cubs survive to adulthood in a landscape increasingly shaped by human presence. Through 399's eyes, Cooper reveals the daily struggles of America's most watched grizzly bear, whose very existence has transformed how millions view wildlife conservation and the future of public lands.
Genres: biography, nature, animals, conservation
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: nature-vs-civilization, survival
Setting: Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Grand Teton, Yellowstone
Period: 21st-century
240 pages · Hardcover · Rizzoli