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science24 days ago•3 min saved

Eye of Quebec: giant crater lake guarding bears and a conservation push

Quebec's Eye of Quebec is a giant ring-shaped lake larger than Greater London, formed by a 214-million-year-old asteroid impact. Its central uplift Mount Babel remains, and the island at the crater’s center, René-Levasseur, hosts the Louis-Babel Ecological Reserve with boreal wildlife including black bears. Today conservation groups and Indigenous communities seek park status for the area amid ongoing logging disputes and efforts to protect the habitat.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#black-bears #eye-of-quebec #louis-babel-ecological-reserve

environment7 months ago•2 min saved

Florida's Bear Hunt Falls Short: Low Harvests and Controversy

Wildlife officials in Florida announced the successful completion of a controversial three-week black bear hunt, killing 52 bears, despite significant opposition from wildlife groups and public opinion that opposes hunting and the use of certain hunting methods. The state claims the hunt is based on scientific data to manage the bear population, which has rebounded to over 4,000, but critics argue it is driven by bloodlust and flawed science, raising concerns about animal welfare and conservation ethics.

via The Guardian|

#black-bears #controversy #environment

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Florida Resumes Black Bear Hunting Amidst Controversy

Wildlife groups condemned Florida's decision to allow a black bear hunt, citing concerns over animal cruelty, flawed science, and habitat threats, despite the state's claims of managing overpopulation. The hunt, approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, involves methods like bait traps, archery, and dog packs, and has sparked significant public opposition and controversy over conservation efforts.

via The Guardian|

#animal-cruelty #black-bears #environment

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Bigfoot Sightings Linked to Black Bear Populations, Study Shows"

A recent study has found a correlation between bigfoot sightings and the local black bear population in North America, suggesting that mistaken identity may be a factor in these sightings. The analysis, which used data from the US and Canada, revealed that for every 1,000 black bears, the frequency of bigfoot sightings increases by about 4 percent. This finding could potentially aid in bear conservation efforts by providing an independent method of tracking population changes.

via Ars Technica|

#bigfoot #black-bears #science

wildlife3 years ago•3 min saved

Black bear caught on camera in West Virginia school dumpster.

Black bears are more likely to come into contact with humans than grizzly and polar bears, and dumpsters containing food are an ideal spot for them. Wildlife experts advise people not to run if they encounter a bear, but to back away slowly, give the bear space, talk calmly, and make themselves look big. Bear-resistant garbage bins made of metal and with clips to keep doors securely closed are common in campgrounds and parks where bears are more likely to roam. Ultimately, having safer storage containers helps protect the bears themselves, as many are killed in these types of encounters.

via BBC|

#bear-encounters #bear-resistant-dumpsters #black-bears