Chapter
Comparing Grizzly Bears to Polar Bears
1:17:01 - 1:26:15 (09:13)
The size difference between grizzly and polar bears is remarkable, even though grizzly bears are far from small. Polar bears have been observed to benefit from forest fires by feeding more on ring seals, allowing them to produce more cubs or hang on to their cubs.
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Tony Wu shares his experience as a nature photographer and explains how anticipating animal behavior plays a vital role in capturing good photos.
1:17:01 - 1:18:54 (01:53)
Summary
Tony Wu shares his experience as a nature photographer and explains how anticipating animal behavior plays a vital role in capturing good photos. He also recommends a book on polar bears by Ian Sterling for those interested in learning more about animal behavior.
ChapterComparing Grizzly Bears to Polar Bears
Episode#567: A Rare Podcast at 30 Below Zero — Sue Flood on Antarctica, Making Your Own Luck, Chasing David Attenborough, and Reinventing Yourself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Polar bears survive by being able to feed up on ring seals to put on weight.
1:18:54 - 1:23:42 (04:47)
Summary
Polar bears survive by being able to feed up on ring seals to put on weight. They are then able to survive without food for months after the sea ice breaks up which is necessary for their survival.
ChapterComparing Grizzly Bears to Polar Bears
Episode#567: A Rare Podcast at 30 Below Zero — Sue Flood on Antarctica, Making Your Own Luck, Chasing David Attenborough, and Reinventing Yourself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Southern Hudson Bay polar bears have unusual behaviors as they dig maternity dens in river banks with tree roots and hold the substrate together.
1:23:42 - 1:25:25 (01:42)
Summary
Southern Hudson Bay polar bears have unusual behaviors as they dig maternity dens in river banks with tree roots and hold the substrate together. These polar bears are affected by forest fires and are called the Pinatubo bears.
ChapterComparing Grizzly Bears to Polar Bears
Episode#567: A Rare Podcast at 30 Below Zero — Sue Flood on Antarctica, Making Your Own Luck, Chasing David Attenborough, and Reinventing Yourself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A man recounts a time when he was woken up by a polar bear in his campsite while camping in the Arctic.
1:25:25 - 1:26:15 (00:50)
Summary
A man recounts a time when he was woken up by a polar bear in his campsite while camping in the Arctic. Despite his fears, his Inuit friend assured him that opening the tent would make the bear run away, and it worked.