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6366b329-459e-4078-be3b-23f8f2efbf49 Where the Bear Walks: From Fear to Understanding Of all the creatures on earth, bears are among the most revered and the most feared. Once numbering in the hundreds of thousands, grizzlies in North America were systematically driven to near extinction in a mass persecution fueled by fear and exaggerated stories. That paranoia has remained in one form or another to this day, lurking in the minds of backcountry travelers and haunting the wooded slopes of our National Parks. Now with the catastrophic loss of the Yellowstone grizzly's most vital food source, the battle lines are being re-drawn as the hungry animals encroach on human habitations in search of protein. With public fears escalating, drastic and unsound decisions are being made to reduce the population of a species with one of the slowest reproductive rates of any creature on the planet. Profiled in this book are the efforts of a special few who, daring to get closer to these animals than anyone else, are working to show that bears are not the malicious killers of horror stories and that, in order to save them, we must first understand them. Chris Nunnally May 5, 2013 158 Pages:

9e287a28-4781-4e1f-b01f-febe6a61473b < Back Slide 78 of 83 < > When a white pine finally does fall, it becomes valuable in a new way. Unlike smaller logs that quickly dry out and disintegrate, big white pine logs stay moist and provide habitat for up to two centuries.

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:

April 1, 2022 Prevent conflicts with bears with these spring tips from the DNR Submitted by Admin1 on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 13:59 With bears emerging from hibernation in the coming weeks, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to check their property for food sources that could attract bears. “Please take the time now to remove or secure anything that could attract a bear,” said Eric Nelson, DNR wildlife damage program supervisor. “Prevention is key. Once a bear finds a food source, it will likely return again.” As bears emerge from hibernation, their metabolism gradually ramps up and they will begin looking for food at a time when berries and green vegetation are scarce. Home and cabin owners should remove or secure attractants such as birdseed, garbage, livestock feed, or compost to reduce potential conflicts. Black bears are the only bear species that lives in the wild in Minnesota. Bears are more common in the forested region of northern Minnesota but can live anywhere in the state if they find an area of suitable habitat. They usually are shy and flee when encountered. Never approach or try to pet a bear. Injury to people is rare, but bears are potentially dangerous because of their size, strength and speed. Avoid bear conflicts by following these tips: Around the yard • Any time you feed birds, you risk attracting bears. Avoid feeding birds from April 1 to Nov. 15. If you still wish to feed birds, hang birdfeeders 10 feet up and 4 feet out from the nearest trees. • Do not put out feed for wildlife (like corn, oats, pellets or molasses blocks). • Do not leave food from barbeques and picnics outdoors, especially overnight. Standard coolers are not bear-proof. Clean and store barbeque grills in a secure shed or garage away from windows and doors after each use. • Harvest garden produce as it matures, pick any fruit left on trees and collect any fallen fruit. Locate gardens away from forests and shrubs that bears may use for cover. • Store pet food inside and feed pets inside. If pets must be fed outdoors, feed them only as much as they will eat. Garbage • Store garbage in bear-resistant garbage cans or dumpsters. Standard rubber or plastic garbage cans are not bear-proof. • Keep garbage inside a secure building until the morning of pickup. • Properly rinse all recyclable containers with hot water to remove all remaining product. • Store recyclable containers, such as pop cans, inside. • More bear information People should be cautious around bears and give them space. If bear problems persist after cleaning up food sources, contact a DNR area wildlife office for advice. For the name of the local wildlife manager, contact the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367, or find wildlife area office contact information ( mndnr.gov/Areas/Wildlife ) on the DNR website. For more information on how to coexist with bears visit the DNR website ( mndnr.gov/LivingWith_Wildlife/Bears ) and bearwise.org .

946c8773-f955-4602-86d6-d4a1835284e4 < Back Slide 23 of 83 < > This made it safer and helped clear the land for farms -- but it meant wherever the big trees were cut, the seedlings would be burned up.

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