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Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area

Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area

“As discussed below, human-bear conflicts are usually caused by food left out by humans, and for that reason can mostly be managed. Quoting the authors, “A few miles northwest of Jackson, the recent incident in Ashton illustrates what can go wrong when bears enter areas with unsecured attractants.” NOTE: this

Grizzly Bears Make Yellowstone Wolves Behave in Unexpected Way, Study Finds

Grizzly Bears Make Yellowstone Wolves Behave in Unexpected Way, Study Finds

As discussed below, predators change animal behavior. All predators change the behavior of prey animals. Predators can also alter the behavior of other predators. For instance, wolves change how bears behave, and the other way around. These different effects on animal behavior are probably as important to wildlife and habitat

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25 Years After Returning to Yellowstone, Wolves Have Helped Stabilize The Ecosystem

As discussed in the article below, “by reducing elk numbers and thinning out weak and sick animals, wolves are helping create more resilient elk herds.” This is true, but another likely reason for falling elk numbers is brucellosis, an infection known as “contagious abortion” that affects ruminant animals including cervids

Wolves Could Be Getting ‘too Comfortable Around Humans’ And Not Fearful Enough Of Roads Say Researchers After Two Pups Ar

Wolves Could Be Getting 'too Comfortable Around Humans' And Not Fearful Enough Of Roads Say Researchers After Two Pups Are Killed By A Car At Yellowst

As described below, wolves and bear in Yellowstone have lost their fear of humans. This is bad for people – and worse for the animals. NOTE: this article was originally published to DailyMail.co.uk on December 20, 2019. It was written by Michael Thomsen. Researchers in Yellowstone National Park are