Yellow 2291, a 5- to 7-year-old female black bear, was recently spotted in Topanga with her three cubs, marking the first black bear family in the Santa Monica Mountains in years. She traveled over 100 miles from the Angeles National Forest through various valleys. This migration has raised concerns among local residents about their safety and the presence of bears in the area. Wildlife biologists note that bear sightings in this region are quite rare, highlighting the significance of this family's return.
The 5- to 7-year-old black bear known as Yellow 2291 was recently spotted by Topanga residents with three cubs. They are the first black bear family in years.
The journey began in Angeles National Forest and progressed south into various valleys, covering at least 100 miles in a trek resembling that of a Southern California hiker.
Whether the arrival of her cubs will stanch the bear's wanderlust is uncertain, raising questions and concerns among nearby residents about their unfamiliar ursine neighbors.
Occasionally, a bear may end up in someone's backyard, but it's very rarely seen in the Santa Monica Mountains as noted by wildlife biologist Jeff Sikich.
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