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EAST OF EDEN "THE EDGE OF EDEN: LIVING WITH GRIZZLIES" 2007, Drama, 1h 29m Filmmakers Jeff and Sue Turner profile a Canadian named Charlie Russell, who raises orphaned bear cubs in the Russian wilderness.

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e798485f-cf75-475b-a57d-5aaff82ba507 < Back Slide 35 of 83 < > Blister rust does not spread from tree to tree, so it's not necessary to cut infected trees to protect the forest. But worries about this disease led foresters a half century ago to make a bad decision.

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1b8a07aa-8c33-46e7-8fcc-92a2e57b5307 Smiling Bears, A Zookeeper Explores the Behavior and Emotional Life of Bears Few people have known bears as intimately as Else Poulsen has. This remarkable book reveals the many insights about bears and their emotional lives that she has gained through her years of work with them. Always approaching each bear with the same two questions in mind — "Who are you?" and "What can I do for you?" — Poulsen has shared in the joy of a polar bear discovering soil under her paws for the first time in 20 years and felt the pride of a cub learning to crack nuts with her molars. She has also felt the hateful stare of one bear that she could not befriend, and she has grieved in the abject horror of captivity for a sun bear in Indonesia. Featuring photographs from Poulsen's personal collection, Smiling Bears provides an enlightening and moving portrait of bears in all their richness and complexity. Else Poulsen May 5, 2009 272 Pages:

DIVERSIONARY FEEDING Using food to divert animals from areas where they are unwanted or could cause conflicts with people Eagles Nest Township is home to one of the most comprehensive, long running scientific behavioral studies of black bears in the world. Dr. Lynn Rogers Ph.D., one of the most prolific authors of peer-reviewed scientific articles on black bears, chose Eagles Nest Township because of its long history of feeding and peacefully coexisting with bears for over sixty years. Known as the Jane Goodall of bears, he developed a trust-based method of collaring and changing batteries in GPS units by using a handful of nuts instead of tranquilizers which can injure or kill bears. The study focuses on the bears of Eagles Nest Township, most of whom are descended from Shadow, a 34 year old resident black bear (Shadow's Family Tree ). Using airplanes, canoes, snowmobiles and snowshoes he has followed over 300 individual bears for over 30 years and has been able to develop a family tree of the generations of bears descended from Shadow. Dr. Rogers' initial population study has developed into a broad-based study of behavior, ecology, hibernation, vocalizations, body language, social organization, physiology, and bear-human relations. One of the many goals of this long-term study is to reduce bear-human conflict and find ways to coexist. Never has education been so important. Bear habitat is shrinking worldwide. People will not coexist with an animal they fear. The future of the bears that live around people depends upon knowledge and attitude of those humans. The need for accurate information about these animals is essential. This video talks about diversionary feeding, locations where bears can find food when wild food is scarce. Bears, like all animals, eat to survive. Hunger is the driving factor when wild foods are scarce due to drought, wildfires etc. Finding locations where they are welcomed keeps black bears out of trouble. This study is in the Eagles Nest community. Enjoy this short video about the choices bears make to find food.

June 15, 2021 Black bears at the bird feeder: Why conditions in Minnesota are ripe for more bear-human conflicts A one-two punch of a May frost and dry spell could lead to a natural food shortage. SHAYMUS MCLAUGHLIN JUN 15, 2021 Read through any of the Minnesota DNR's conservation officer reports from the past few weeks, and you'll spot a common refrain: "Nuisance bear." These are calls and complaints from people who find the state's sole bear species, the black bear, rummaging through their garbage, ravaging their bird feeders or generally poking their noses in places people don't really want them. While the number of nuisance bear reports so far in 2021 are about the same as last year, biologist Andrew Tri said a challenging stretch of weather has impacted bears' normal food sources. "If this drought weather continues, it's just going to cause bears to get hungrier," Tri, bear project leader with the Minnesota DNR, told Bring Me The News , "meaning they're more likely to find those human-provided food sources." Related: Watch: A bear has been spotted wandering around Chaska So what, exactly, is happening? There are two significant factors, both related to abnormal weather events. At this time of year, bears are consuming clover, grasses, wetland plants, and insect brood (ants, larvae, etc.), Tri explained, biding their time until berries begin to ripen in late June and early July. But the dry conditions, which have impacted much of the state , means there's been "less overall green-up, less availability of those foods." Because of this, black bears – coming out of their den in search of sustenance – "would have increased their reliance on other food sources." Think birdseed, trash or uncleaned grills, all of which are examples of "unsecured attractants." A second punch might be coming this summer. A chilly frost in late May hit right when blueberry plants were flowering, killing the flowers and potentially impacting berry production this summer, particularly in patches throughout the Northland. Other berries bears will happily "gorge on" – Wild Sarsaparilla in late June, then raspberries blueberries, followed by blackberries and serviceberries – could also suffer due to the ongoing lack of rain. "In general, if one food fails, they'll be fine and be able to make do with others," Tri said. "But if there are many foods that fail, that's when we get into trouble." Related: Bear cub rescued after mom hit, killed by car This combination of the late May killing frost and the subsequent drought means bears are more likely to scrounge for alternate food sources, nutrition that humans leave out like an inadvertent attractant. This, in turn, increases the chances for human-bear conflicts, as it did last summer – and Tri noted he hates to see a "nuisance" bear shot and killed simply because it was looking for a bite to eat. Tri stressed the importance of prevention, noting it's much easier, in the long run, if people take small steps to secure attractants - take down bird feeders overnight, don't leave garbage out, etc. - than it is to resolve the issue after it starts occurring. "If people aren’t careful and secure their attractants before a bear finds them, then a bear gets a 'food-reward' and knows that this house or cabin had some tasty treats and will keep coming back until the food source is gone." This is particularly important for people spending time at a cabin up north any time soon - especially those who are doing so for the first time after a long pandemic lockdown. They may not be used to coexisting alongside black bears, and should familiarize themselves with how to prevent bear conflicts . Especially in the weeks and months ahead, when their natural food sources may be severely lacking. "You certainly can’t fault a bear for being a bear," Tri said. "They are smart critters who have evolved to capitalize on patches of calorie-rich food on the landscape."

9030e0db-b9f8-46af-a3bc-1661868fe105 The Mammals of Minnesota The state of Minnesota and the mammals that live there. Evan B Hazard August 18, 1982 296 Pages:

9b4b2041-8f88-4557-af3f-ad1ce1c33675 BLACK BEAR DIET Raspberry Rubus sp. July, August Summer Raspberries thrive in areas with full to partial sun, including open woodlands, forest edges and roadsides and they appear a year or two after a clearcut or a fire and they grow in a variety of soils. Fruit ripens mid to late summer and is eaten by black bears.

435ffc1a-fec4-4958-a73d-02a9d4e96b64 Talking with Bears: Conversations with Charlie Russell A highly literary and reflective portrait of Charlie Russell’s beautiful and unparalleled relationship with some of our planet’s most majestic giants. Charlie Russell is a legend, not only in his home territory of Alberta but in all of Canada and around the world. An author of several books, including Walking with Giants: The Grizzlies of Siberia, The Spirit Bear: Encounters with the White Bear of the Western Rainforest, and Grizzly Heart: Living Without Fear Among the Brown Bears of Kamchatka, he has been the subject of numerous interviews, documentaries, and articles showcasing him and the bears he loved. Talking with Bears is an intimate portrait of Charlie Russell’s philosophy of nature, which evolved over the 76 years he graced this planet. Accompanied by stunning photography, the book is written in narrative form, the way Charlie spoke and shared his stories and knowledge with others. Each of the chapters describes some facet of Charlie’s philosophy and experiences through the stories of individual bears and what they taught him: the meaning of trust, respect, attention, love, and much more. Talking with Bears is written for everyone and anyone who yearns to rekindle the magic of living in alignment with nature and bring the teachings of Charlie Russell and his bears into their own lives. G. A. Bradshaw March 13, 2020 284 Pages:

a8f01482-843b-4ac4-bf6b-5207006f1c0e < Back Slide 19 of 83 < > The forest might have grown back anyway from little white pine seedlings that had a good start on the forest floor. No one realized their harvest methods would kill those seedlings.

ac5ae65f-3da4-4706-95a9-48008362673d Discovering Black Bears, Mom's Choice Awards Recipient Discovering Black Bears is a nature activity book that explores the natural history of the American black bear, its behavior and habitat. It also covers bear-human conflicts and how problems can be resolved. This engaging book, aimed at children of all ages, introduces the reader to real-life bear biologists, who have new insights into bear behavior. Discovering Black Bears has full color illustrations, a sheet of black bear stickers, and contains 20 activities designed to challenge children s minds. Margaret Anderson October 31, 2007 40 Pages: