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submitted 5 days ago by dantheclamman@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If you see one, you are already in danger.

I live somewhere where the most deadly animal we have are horses.

Is it just that being close enough to see a bear and cub is close enough that the bear considers you an imminent threat?

[–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Apparently this mainly applies to grizzlies. Black bears with cubs may make a display but basically don't attack