There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
In the early American West, according to tales told by both pioneers and Indians, grizzlies once hunted bison. With an estimated near 100 million bison and 100 thousand grizzlies, this certainly makes sense. Even though the bear likely hunted ( imo ) calves, sub-adult, and very old bison there were battles fought between bull bison and grizzlies. According to the tales told, the bear won these fights as often as he lost. The grizzly also hunted the feral ancestors of Texas Longhorn, usually defeating the massive bulls ( according to those telling the tales. In the arena fights between grizzly and bull, the grizzly nearly always defeated the bull. The bear was also the champion of the Roman games.