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A baby bear greeted us as we set out for our first hike.
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yeah… With the collar, I thought he might have escaped the circus… It did not have a bell that I could hear. Perhaps it is for tracking purposes, in case the fellow has trouble when hopped up on junk food. There were large bear traps all over the valley, so I get the sense these guys strut through the juvenile justice system several times while growing up…
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Great! Back in the day – probably 15 years ago now – I had about 4 seconds of blurry VHS camcorder footage of a mummy bear leading a baby bear across the road in Yosemite.
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For those visitors of your Flickr stream who are unfamiliar with US bear culture:
"The State Department of Fish and Game advises all travellers using campgrounds and remote areas to familiarize themselves with bears and the signs they leave.
Black bears are black in color, approximately five feet tall when erect, and may weigh up to five hundred pounds. While they are potentially dangerous if surprised, they are not usually aggressive and will retreat if given the opportunity.
Grizzly bears are brown in color, up to seven feet tall, and weigh up to 800 pounds. They are extremely territorial, have no fear of man, and attacks on humans are not uncommon.
Campers, hikers, and others spending time in the outdoors are encouraged to wear a small bell to alert bears to their approach. Travellers should also carry a can of pepper spray to repel attacks.
People should also familiarize themselves with the appearance of each type of bear, and the kind of sign it leaves.
Grizzly bears frequently reach high on a tree and make deep scratches in the bark to mark their territory.
Black bears often root around in the ground searching for bugs and berries.Bear droppings are also a good identifier.
Black bear droppings can be identified by their relatively small size, and the presence of undigested berries and the bones of small rodents.
Grizzly bear droppings can be identified by their large size. They will often contain small bells and smell of pepper spray." -
I have a fanny-pack that was shredded by a bear in Yosemite. Those guys are pretty strong.
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