the mother bear may begin to show signs of aggression or intolerance towards her cubs to encourage them to become more self-reliant. The exact timing can vary depending on environmental factors, availability of food, and individual circumstances. It can be a very tough time for young Grizzly B...
You are more likely to die from a bee sting. You are more likely to die in a car accident on the way to your hike. You are more likely to get struck by lightning. Most bear encounters happen when the bear's natural behavior of avoidance changes to aggression because: ...
Size and aggression matter most in the animal kingdom. The bigger animal tends to win, especially if they're more aggressive. A hippo is more than twice as heavy as a Polar Bear with a way higher bite and arguably more aggressive. So there's no real likelihood of a bear standing a ch...
close-in sow with cubs, the probability of getting charged or even attacked goes way up. If you do everything right (stand still, don’t lock eyes with the bear, talk to it calmly if there’s time while
He described the bear as indifferent to humans, exhibiting no fear around them. “That’s the troubling part,” he said. “People kind of drop their guard and they don’t realize the speed and strength that these bears have. And they can turn on a dime and just become agitated and att...