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Cougar Calls Get Big Bear Reactions

Oct 11, 2017
Exploring the reactions of black bears to recorded cougar growls using motion-sensitive cameras and loudspeakers, this chapter reveals how mother bears displayed the most aggression and even bit a speaker. The study sheds light on the dynamics of large predator populations and the impact of these interactions on food availability for both species.
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