I think that's a black bear, and momma black bears aren't really known for aggressively protecting their cubs.
They're far more likely to stick them in a tree and run away, or do bluff attacks if that's not an option. You pretty much have to corner them to get attacked (unless they're starving).
Black bears are pretty timid, unless their babies are threatened. They might choose to forego a fight, but that’s a load bearing (heh) “might” to put on a hormonal bear
For black bears, foregoing a fight is their default setting, even when cubs are involved. You almost have to try to get mauled by one.
I've ran into plenty while hiking, even with cubs, and the second they realize I exist, they haul ass in the opposite direction.
That being said, if one doesn't run away when you make a lot of noise and wave your arms around, exercise caution because it might be acclimated to humans or starving.
I mean we could just take one right out of nature and it would be free. Just make sure to get outta there hella fast to outrun its murderously protective mama.
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Gullible@sh.itjust.works · 36 pts · 285d
*comes with free demolition service when mama rolls by
village604@adultswim.fan · 12 pts · 285d
I think that's a black bear, and momma black bears aren't really known for aggressively protecting their cubs.
They're far more likely to stick them in a tree and run away, or do bluff attacks if that's not an option. You pretty much have to corner them to get attacked (unless they're starving).
Gullible@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 285d
Black bears are pretty timid, unless their babies are threatened. They might choose to forego a fight, but that’s a load bearing (heh) “might” to put on a hormonal bear
village604@adultswim.fan · 7 pts · 285d
For black bears, foregoing a fight is their default setting, even when cubs are involved. You almost have to try to get mauled by one.
I've ran into plenty while hiking, even with cubs, and the second they realize I exist, they haul ass in the opposite direction.
That being said, if one doesn't run away when you make a lot of noise and wave your arms around, exercise caution because it might be acclimated to humans or starving.
ryedaft@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 285d
Aren't black bears the ones hurting more and more people in Japan?
Gullible@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 285d
Different black bear, but probably. Japanese black bears are sturdier and constantly angry. They are Tasmanian devils in the shape of bears
Edit: I link to the black bear you were thinking of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_black_bear
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 22 pts · 285d
$200 for a bear is a steal of a price.
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 285d
You’ll pay the remainder when his mother arrives.
explodicle@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 284d
With no context, I assume this cub's mother is dead.
LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 284d
I mean we could just take one right out of nature and it would be free. Just make sure to get outta there hella fast to outrun its murderously protective mama.
ALoafOfBread@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 285d
¡Hola, compañeros perritos!
bdonvr@thelemmy.club · 4 pts · 285d
No hay que preocuparse - no te voy a comer jajaja
Aliya@feddit.org · 4 pts · 285d
Aww, this is where I‘d go with the bear