Yosemite Nature Notes 30: California Grizzly

The video explores the historical and cultural significance of grizzly bears in Yosemite and California. It discusses the etymology of 'Yosemite,' the role of grizzlies in Miwok culture, and their symbolic importance in California. The narrative includes stories of Grizzly Adams and the last grizzlies in Yosemite, highlighting the extinction of grizzlies in California. The video concludes with a reflection on conservation and the importance of preserving wildlife.

What is the origin of the word 'Yosemite' according to the video?

• It is named after a famous explorer.

• It is a Miwok word for 'valley'.

• It comes from the word for grizzly bear.

• It is derived from the word for black bear.

What role did the grizzly bear play in Miwok culture?

• It was seen as a spirit animal and protector.

• It was a source of food.

• It was considered a pest.

• It was used for clothing.

How many grizzly bears were estimated to live in California at the time of statehood?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 1,000

• 10,000

What is the significance of the grizzly bear on the California state flag?

• It embodies the spirit and strength admired by Californians.

• It is a reminder of the state's extinct species.

• It symbolizes the state's wildlife diversity.

• It represents the state's agricultural heritage.

Who was Grizzly Adams?

• A fictional character from a novel.

• A conservationist who saved grizzly bears.

• A real person known for his association with grizzly bears.

• A famous painter of wildlife.

What happened to Grizzly Adams' famous bear, Benjamin Franklin?

• Its remains are unknown.

• It was preserved in a museum.

• It was sold to a zoo.

• It was released back into the wild.

What lesson does the video suggest we learn from the extinction of the California grizzly?

• To reintroduce extinct species at any cost.

• To prevent the extinction of other species by preserving wild spaces.

• To prioritize human needs over wildlife.

• To focus on urban development.