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The Boss, known as Bear 122, is a male grizzly bear from Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. He has been described as a Canadian equivalent of Grizzly 399. It is believed that he fathered around half of the bear cubs in the park, and weighs between 600-700 pounds.
In August 2013, a trail was closed after he was found eating a black bear.[1] The bear has sometimes roamed into urban areas. Removals have been prompted of fruit trees to avoid attracting him.[2][3] Another bear in the area, Split Lip, is also well known and has come into conflict with The Boss.[4]
The bear has gained a large following online, with many images of him shared on social media. Safety concerns have been raised, with warnings to keep distance.[5] The bear was the inspiration for the children’s book The Little Grizzly Who Walked Like a Boss by author Victoria Tudor.[6]
