Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are important figures in America's wildlife heritage. For many people, the grizzly embodies the spirit of the American Wilderness. Some people even dance in bear masks to keep the grizzly's spirit alive. George Taylor, the owner of Le-La-La Dancers, a Native American troupe states, "When I put on the mask, I become the bear. Grizzly bears represent the strength and power of the woods. I want future generations to see …showed first 75 words of 484 total…

…showed last 75 words of 484 total…hopes from the locals, one states, "This is the first time a reintroduction effort will be overseen by a citizen's group. The Service believes the involvement of local residents is crucial to a successful reintroduction effort"(Morgenweck). I have come to learn these final steps were only the beginning attempts to save the bears. Ultimately the U.S. and Wildlife Service efforts were declined due to so many complaints of people living near those areas.