The Grizzly Man Diaries

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (113)

The Grizzly Man Diaries is a documentary series that was first aired on Animal Planet in 2008. The show features Timothy Treadwell, an environmental activist and filmmaker, who lived among grizzly bears in the wilderness of Alaska for thirteen summers. The program follows Treadwell as he documents his experiences living alongside these powerful creatures and shares his passion for wildlife conservation.

Throughout the series, Treadwell provides a personal look into his life, documenting his daily routines and the challenges he faces living in the wild. He shares his experiences with the grizzly bears that he has come to know intimately, and how they have come to accept him as a part of their environment. Treadwell's interactions with these creatures help to shed light on the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.

Treadwell's passion for wildlife conservation is evident throughout the show. He speaks passionately about the importance of preserving the natural world, and how he hopes to inspire others to take action to protect the environment. He also shares his views on hunting and poaching, and how it is destroying fragile ecosystems.

While the show is centered around Treadwell's experiences with grizzly bears, it also delves into his personal life, examining his relationships with family and friends. Viewers get a glimpse into Treadwell's childhood, his struggles with addiction, and his decision to leave behind a conventional life in order to pursue his passion for wildlife conservation.

The Grizzly Man Diaries is a unique and fascinating look into the world of grizzly bears and the humans who choose to live among them. Treadwell's passion and love for these creatures is evident throughout the show, and his dedication to preserving their natural habitats is both inspiring and moving. The program offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and the natural world, and highlights the importance of protecting these precious ecosystems.

The show is well-paced and provides a good mix of action and reflection. The stunning wilderness landscapes of Alaska and the grizzly bears that inhabit them are captured in stunning detail, creating a vivid and engaging viewing experience. The series is very informative, and viewers are sure to learn a great deal about these majestic creatures and their importance to the ecosystem.

Overall, The Grizzly Man Diaries is a compelling and informative documentary series that offers a unique perspective on the natural world. Treadwell's passion and dedication to protecting these creatures is both inspiring and moving, and viewers are sure to come away from the show with a greater appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

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Seasons
The Fall
8. The Fall
September 26, 2008
Treadwell becomes friends with a partially deaf grizzly bear named Quincy, who also has tumors and no bottom teeth. He also makes note of a nightmare in which he was eaten by a bear in his journal.
Day in the Life
7. Day in the Life
September 19, 2008
Treadwell leaves camp disoriented after a 6.5 earthquake hits, and finds comfort near the rivers edge until he is greeted by an 800 pound grizzly bear.
Fight Day
6. Fight Day
September 12, 2008
Now late in the season, a unusually large number of large male bears are competing for fish and angry beavers become night visitors to the campsite. Also, a group of mischievous weasels have taken their toll on the camp.
The Cycles
5. The Cycles
September 12, 2008
Treadwell gets the opportunity to observe the mating season for grizzly bears, and is reunited with his fox family, but finds himself stuck in the area by an off season storm.
The Salmon Run
4. The Salmon Run
September 5, 2008
An early rain comes to the sanctuary, yet the creek is not deep enough for salmon to pass. Despite his reluctance to interfere with nature's way, Timothy wants to make sure his bears eat. Later, Treadwell has an incredible moment with a mother bear.
The Two Timothys
3. The Two Timothys
September 5, 2008
Treadwell is in mourning for a fox pup who was a victim of a wolf attack. Then, the park rangers force him to move from his campsite, but the new site is even more dangerous.
Aunt Melissa
2. Aunt Melissa
August 29, 2008
Timothy introduces Aunt Melissa, one of his most studied bears, and her cubs, Emmy, Letterman and Rainbow. He sees Aunt Melissa aggressively defend her territory, and follows the fate of generations of her cubs.
In The Sanctuary
1. In The Sanctuary
August 29, 2008
Timothy Treadwell, camped out in the Big Green, tries to stay out of harm's way during his Grizzly neighbors' mating season. Later, Treadwell captures and describes an interesting and surprising Grizzly meal!
Description
  • Premiere Date
    August 29, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (113)