Bears don't like surprises, make sure the bear is aware you are around. Keep facing the bear, do not run. Walk backwards away from the bear talking quietly and making no sudden movements. Once you are well away from the bear, leave the area.
Bear attacks can be categorized into four basic types of behavior: Defense of the bear's personal space Defense of the bear's food Defense of a bear's cubs, and Deliberate Predatory attacks
An alligator who attacks a bear would be 'worse than' a bear.
In a typical year, there are one, or maybe two fatal bear attacks on record. With information dating back to the 1830's, fatal bear attacks are relatively uncommon. All fatal bear attacks are carried out by either: brown, black, or polar bears.
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The movie 'Dolls' has a teddy bear that turns into a large monster-like bear and attacks people.
Despite perceptions, polar bear attacks are relatively rare. It has been noted by polar bear expert, Tom Smith, that in the last 125 years, there have been 8 fatalities in Canada and two in Alaska.
Brown bear. The American black bear attacks more humans than any other species.
This is a list of known fatal bear attacks that occurred in North America by decade in reverse chronological order. In this list three species of bear are recognized: the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) and the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). For purposes of this list, Brown Bear includes the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), the Kodiak Bear and the Mexican Brown Bear. Between 1900 and 2003 there were about 52 recorded deaths due to black bears, 50 due to brown bears and 5 due to polar bears. The most recent data is the most reliable and complete, but does not necessarily include all fatal attacks that have occurred in North America. Prior to recent decades bear attacks were not well documented, particularly those which took place in isolated regions. As a result there were more attacks and fatalities than have been recorded as shown here, particularly in Canada and Alaska. Information provided by Wikipedia...
According to records compiled by James Wilder, a US Forest Service biologist, there were only 20 fatal polar bear attacks (out of 73 total attacks) between 1870 and 2014
If you see a bear dont sream or make sudden movements!! Backup slowly!
Yes. There have been various reported cases of bear attacks on humans that have been fatal.
Nature Skills has many helpful tips one can learn to prevent any bear attacks while camping. One can learn where to store food, and what to do if approached by a bear amongst other things.