Hahaha. ๐ Yes, he certainly does. We weren’t sure how to get around him at first, but the embankment was shallow and we were in a truck, so we just did a detour! ๐
I wonder why a bear would sit in the middle of a road doing nothing. Maybe he was hoping to flag someone down to hitch a ride. Heh. Guess you “bearly” got around him. ๐
The road may have been warm from the sun or he may unfortunately have been looking for a hand out. Some people will literally get out of their vehicles to feed them (I’ve seen this) – so dangerous.
We have coyotes as well, but they are dominated by the larger or more aggressive predators such as wolves, badgers and bears. I don’t see them very often. I have a lot of respect for bears and try to let them be. Unfortunately some people think they’re a version of the teddies they had as kids. That attitude is dangerous for both bears and people.
There are definitely more bears than people, which means that if you need math tutoring from a bear, chances are your class size would be small, assuming that all of the bears in your neighborhood can teach math of course. ๐
I’m more concerned that its hanging around the road because people have been feeding it. Its unusual for it to be doing this,so I can only assume its been conditioned by people feeding it.
Your up in the Yukon right? I checked the Black bear pop and its about 10,000.
Yes, it could be there because of the heat from the road or more likely, because of hand outs. I took this photo near Wood Buffalo park on the NWT/AB boundary ( I work in NWT, not Yukon) where bear numbers are changing a lot and also include polars and grolars and other hybrids. We reported this bear to the park so that he could be tagged and moved into the back country. As the signs say around here, “a fed bear is a dead bear.”
I have only seen a bear sitting in the road like this once before, so I think it’s probable that this one was looking for food. We have many, many bears around here, and usually they run at the mere suggestion of a human, which I’m happy to see. The park ranger we talked to said they would move this bear to a safer location, so I hope they did.
most times they find their way back. Being relocated to a strange place must be traumatizing.
Yes, they do, although I understand that the success rate for relocation is higher there. But it’s at least a chance for them because that constant interaction with humans is never good for the bears.
It makes me wonder how anyone knows the bear survived? A new bear is not welcomed by other bears and is chased away. I think many die from conflict or starvation.
I know that they are tagged and followed. I’m not sure how the park deals with the other issues. It’s very upsetting to hear that they may die from conflict or starvation.
even more so when you see it
PS – my apologies – I don’t mean to sound judgmental or critical of your bear photography – I know that you are respectful of them and their space. ๐
I never thought that Lynette. Bears all have different personalities like humans. Each is unique. Some run from me,others don’t care and a few like me.
Well…he looks content. ๐
Hahaha. ๐ Yes, he certainly does. We weren’t sure how to get around him at first, but the embankment was shallow and we were in a truck, so we just did a detour! ๐
Is the person who counted the bears still alive ? One…run …two …run…threeeeeee …aaahhh !…lol ๐
He’s into extreme sports and can run really fast … Paid well. That helps. ๐
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I wouldnโt argue with a bear. ๐
Nope, me either. Still, there are those who will …
I wonder why a bear would sit in the middle of a road doing nothing. Maybe he was hoping to flag someone down to hitch a ride. Heh. Guess you “bearly” got around him. ๐
Hahaha. ๐
The road may have been warm from the sun or he may unfortunately have been looking for a hand out. Some people will literally get out of their vehicles to feed them (I’ve seen this) – so dangerous.
Good strategy I think, though there are no bears in my neighborhood. We have coyotes though.
We have coyotes as well, but they are dominated by the larger or more aggressive predators such as wolves, badgers and bears. I don’t see them very often. I have a lot of respect for bears and try to let them be. Unfortunately some people think they’re a version of the teddies they had as kids. That attitude is dangerous for both bears and people.
Where I live I get the occasional dead badger at the side of the road. You make me feel decidedly safe.
Glad to help! ๐ But yes, life is all about context and perspective, isn’t it?
That’s a great photo.
Why is that big bear lying in the middle of the road?
Because he can!
Thank you!
Hahaha. ๐ I love it!
Wow! You have heavy-weight neighbours!
Yes, we certainly do! ๐
There are definitely more bears than people, which means that if you need math tutoring from a bear, chances are your class size would be small, assuming that all of the bears in your neighborhood can teach math of course. ๐
Hahaha! ๐
They are stellar at teaching math! And all will go well as long as they don’t get hungry for roast student. ๐
I’m more concerned that its hanging around the road because people have been feeding it. Its unusual for it to be doing this,so I can only assume its been conditioned by people feeding it.
Your up in the Yukon right? I checked the Black bear pop and its about 10,000.
Yes, it could be there because of the heat from the road or more likely, because of hand outs. I took this photo near Wood Buffalo park on the NWT/AB boundary ( I work in NWT, not Yukon) where bear numbers are changing a lot and also include polars and grolars and other hybrids. We reported this bear to the park so that he could be tagged and moved into the back country. As the signs say around here, “a fed bear is a dead bear.”
yes,I wondered if It liked the heat from the road too? If they all liked doing that one would see many more doing it I guess.
I have only seen a bear sitting in the road like this once before, so I think it’s probable that this one was looking for food. We have many, many bears around here, and usually they run at the mere suggestion of a human, which I’m happy to see. The park ranger we talked to said they would move this bear to a safer location, so I hope they did.
most times they find their way back. Being relocated to a strange place must be traumatizing.
Yes, they do, although I understand that the success rate for relocation is higher there. But it’s at least a chance for them because that constant interaction with humans is never good for the bears.
It makes me wonder how anyone knows the bear survived? A new bear is not welcomed by other bears and is chased away. I think many die from conflict or starvation.
I know that they are tagged and followed. I’m not sure how the park deals with the other issues. It’s very upsetting to hear that they may die from conflict or starvation.
even more so when you see it
PS – my apologies – I don’t mean to sound judgmental or critical of your bear photography – I know that you are respectful of them and their space. ๐
I never thought that Lynette. Bears all have different personalities like humans. Each is unique. Some run from me,others don’t care and a few like me.
Smart people don’t argue with bears, lol. ๐
Nope. ๐ Although there are always idiots out there who will do idiot things …
โฆotherwise, youโll have 47,999 people.
Hahaha. ๐