Animal: Grizzly Bear (Brown Bear)
Location: United States & Canada
Size: 400-800 lbs
Speed: 35 mph
Food Source: Moose, deer, sheep, elk, fish, & sometimes humans
Defense Tactics: Keep campsites clean and hang your food up in trees, out of the bear's reach. Try not to startle or surprise them and always keep a good distance. Should you encounter one, avoid making direct eye-contact so they don't feel threatened or challenged. Stand tall, speak softly, and slowly back away. If the bear decides to charge you, stand your ground because often times it will be a bluff. Try not to run from a bear because they will easily catch and dispose of you. If there are nearby trees, try climbing up as high as you can since Grizzlies are poor climbers when fully grown. Lastly, if the bear does start attacking you, either play dead while protecting your neck, or aim your fists at the nose, one of the bear's few sensitive spots. There are also bear repellants & sprays you can buy for protection.
Fatalities: 1-5 per year - See more at: http://www.animaldanger.com/north-america.php#sthash.n0FeLbWj.dpuf
Location: United States & Canada
Size: 400-800 lbs
Speed: 35 mph
Food Source: Moose, deer, sheep, elk, fish, & sometimes humans
Defense Tactics: Keep campsites clean and hang your food up in trees, out of the bear's reach. Try not to startle or surprise them and always keep a good distance. Should you encounter one, avoid making direct eye-contact so they don't feel threatened or challenged. Stand tall, speak softly, and slowly back away. If the bear decides to charge you, stand your ground because often times it will be a bluff. Try not to run from a bear because they will easily catch and dispose of you. If there are nearby trees, try climbing up as high as you can since Grizzlies are poor climbers when fully grown. Lastly, if the bear does start attacking you, either play dead while protecting your neck, or aim your fists at the nose, one of the bear's few sensitive spots. There are also bear repellants & sprays you can buy for protection.
Fatalities: 1-5 per year - See more at: http://www.animaldanger.com/north-america.php#sthash.n0FeLbWj.dpuf
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