Chapter
Bears as Technologically Savvy Animals
27:54 - 35:46 (07:52)
West Yellowstone bear and wolf center has bears that are used to test new technology as they can figure it out easily. People need to realize that bears are not domesticated animals and that there is a real danger when interacting with them.
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Feeding bears in national parks caused a decline in attendance and raised concerns for public safety as well as for the safety of the bears themselves, leading park officials to implement new guidelines and relocate bears to the backcountry.
27:54 - 34:31 (06:36)
National Parks
Summary
Feeding bears in national parks caused a decline in attendance and raised concerns for public safety as well as for the safety of the bears themselves, leading park officials to implement new guidelines and relocate bears to the backcountry.
ChapterBears as Technologically Savvy Animals
Episode142: Tooth and Claw: Bears in Yellowstone ft. National Park After Dark
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Bear proofing technology has advanced in Yellowstone since bears were first experiencing issues of getting into garbage cans.
34:31 - 35:46 (01:15)
bear proofing
Summary
Bear proofing technology has advanced in Yellowstone since bears were first experiencing issues of getting into garbage cans. Today, the West Yellowstone bear and wolf center tests new technology on their bears before implementing it.