Living Near Humans Made These Bears Smaller and Less Aggressive

Summary: Researchers found that Italian brown bears living near humans evolved unique genetic and behavioral traits. The ...
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The bear species tied to the most human fatalities worldwide

When people ask “what’s the most dangerous bear,” they usually expect “polar bear” or “grizzly” as a gut-level answer.... The ...
KHQ

Study finds brown bears have become less aggressive around humans

Brown bears have become less aggressive after regular interaction with humans over hundreds of years, according to new research. An isolated population of the mammals living in a region of Italy with ...
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How facial recognition is helping ecologists monitor and conserve bear species

These tools can reshape how scientists and the general public understand animals by getting to know formerly anonymous ...
Hartford Courant

CT officials seek ways to manage growing bear, human interactions. First they’re asking the people.

As human interactions with bears in Connecticut are at an all-time high, with over 30 home break-ins reported this year, the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking public ...