Anne Runkle- Left-Handed Bear Mug

Left-Handed Bear Mug: The grizzly bear has been conservation success story. In 1975, the grizzly bear was listed as a threatened species in the lower 48 states under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. 50 years later, through conservation efforts with the National Park System, state, tribal, and local agencies, their population has increased from under 700 bears to an estimated 2,000 in the lower 48 states.  On July 14, 2026, the US Department of the Interior announced that a proposal to weaken federal grizzly bear protections would be published on July 17th, and open for public comment for a one month period.

This mug has a capacity of 12 oz and is dishwasher safe.

PLEASE NOTE- this mug is designed so that if you hold it in your LEFT hand, the bear will face you as you drink out of it.

50% of the proceeds from this piece will be donated to Greater Yellowstone Coalition to support their conservation efforts. To learn more about their work please visit https://greateryellowstone.org/

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