Black bears can climb trees, swim, and run up to 30 miles per hour/ 48 kph. Be sure to practice Bear Safety while adventuring outdoors.
The Grizzly Bear
Brown bears are fattest in late summer and early fall as they prepare for winter hiberantion.
Bear Safety Tips | Be Bear Aware
Though attacks are rare, always practice bear safety while adventuring outdoors. Here are some useful tips to practice bear safety from the National Park Service. Identify yourself by speaking in a low-tone voice—screams or high-pitched voices may make the bear thinnk its the sound of a prey animal. Remain still; stand your ground but slowly …
Giant pandas are no longer classified as “endangered”
Giant pandas are still considered a threatened species with around 1,500+ estimated to be in the wild. In 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature downgraded giant pandas to ‘vulnerable’ on the global list of species at risk of extinction. When reclassified, the giant panda population increased by 17% in a decade showing that …
Bears will clack their fangs when they are startled
Bears will clack their fangs as a show of defense when they are surprised or startled. This is also a very good sign that you are way too close.