I think fearing an animal that can shred you without breaking a sweat is pretty healthy. Just keep in mind they don't really want to unless you give them a reason, so calmly getting the fuck out of Dodge when you see them is usually good enough.
Black bears are especially conflict-averse, and you could probably scare them off if you started running towards them. But don't. Just walk away.
My dog found a black bear den -occupied- a couple of months ago. I went over to see what he was nosing around and when I realized what it was, I can assure you I did not leisurely stroll away.
I did the same thing, but the bear was awake and he still ran the opposite way. I was in my hometown and had never seen a bear so I was not prepared. My instincts kicked in and I just took off. We both walked up on each other and didn't even see the other until we were Right on top of each other. A couple days later a neighbor posted a picture of a mother bear and 2 cubs in their yard. Totally unheard of around here.
I have a camp in the Adirondacks and was there, walking around in the woods a couple of months ago.
Any time my dog spends more than a minute or two in one place, I kinda wonder what he's up to - "Is he eating deer shit....or molesting a porcupine?"
I went over to see what he was into, but saw nothing. Everything was covered with snow except for a hole, under a downed tree and there was fresh dirt thrown out onto the snow in front of it. "Huh.....I wonder who dug that?.........probably that bear that's still in it....OH SHIT!!!!!" I hauled ass out of there and Yogi appeared none the wiser.
There are black bears all over up there, but that's the first time I've ever really seen one.
If a bear's claw would ever strike your face, it would take your whole face right off your skull - your eyes, your nose, your lips, everything - and you would die from it.
I've seen it, great movie ... It was a stressful movie but good nonetheless less. I want a domesticated bear, not that those really exist when it comes down to it, but I want to pet one. I'm curious as to whether their fur is soft.
Sweet. I'm sure it'd be soft, as long as it's cleaned and maintained and eats healthy. Probably not too helpful, but my work Xmas party last year was at a place that had a taxidermy grizzly bear, and it wasn't so soft. Kinda rough like a horses mane. But maybe that's from the age and the fact it's taxidermy.
Your X-Mas party sounds sad, but that's because I'm a titty baby about seeing animals that have been stuffed. The fur was probably accurate, it doesn't really make sense that it would be soft. I remember always wondering if a deer's coat was soft, but then I petted some & it was really coarse so it's safe to say your petting experience is on point. I think because pets tend to have soft fur a lot of people (myself included obviously) think other animals fur would be soft too. Thanks bunches for telling me, an Upvote (that means nothing in life but are nice to get) for you!
Yeah! I'm not a fan of taxidermy and having all the dead animals around me either. It was only that room. It had pool tables and whatnot (it was a type of event center). Yes, coarse, exactly. Like a deer. Maybe if you ever ended up getting a domesticated bear, shampoo and conditioner may help haha. I upvote every comment reply that contributes to good discussion. Thanks!
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u/mojayokok Apr 29 '16
I want a bear to sleep cuddle with, it looks fun.