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	Podcast:		Local Features by WXPR
	Episode:		Face to Face with a Bear? Here's What to Do
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:04:15
	Publish Date:		2018-05-24 08:00:00
	Description:		You’ve probably heard the saying “never get between a mama bear and her cubs.” In this episode of Wildlife Matters , the Masked Biologist talks about the potential dangers of interacting with a large carnivore and steps or precautions to take to minimize your risks. While working in the field a couple of springs ago I was approached by a concerned sportsman. He informed me that there was a sow (female) bear with cubs nearby, and was warning folks to stay clear of the area. He wanted to ensure that the animals were not harassed, and he was concerned about human safety. I stayed clear of the bears, finished my work, and left without any injury or complication. Any wild animal has the ability to inflict harm on humans, black bears included. They may not have the greatest jaw strength of our Northwoods carnivores (half that of a wolf), but bears have strong legs and large clawed paws that could break bones with a single swipe. However, black bear attacks on humans are very rare, and are
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