This is how fast a fleeing (or chasing)
Black Bear can climb up a tree
So kiss yer ass goodbye if he's
chasin' and not fleein'...
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I can't fall that fast, much less climb!
ReplyDeleteFortunately, non habituated black bears will do that, running away, if they even see you ( unless you get between a sow and her cub(s). And grizzlies over the age of about 1 year can't climb a tree.
ReplyDeleteThe difference between a black bear and a grizlly is a black bear will climb the tree you are in to get at you, while the grizz will simply knock the tree over.
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