Study: Urban bears are fatter, die earlier

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Environment  Tue, 09/30/2008 - 15:58

Black bear cubs 'Dumpster dive' in Nevada’s Lake Tahoe region.Urban black bears are much heavier and more likely to die violent deaths than their wilder peers, a new study found.

And if female, they're more likely to get pregnant at a younger age.


Tags:

 

More related items

When Bears Steal Human Food, Mom's Not To Blame
Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society found that the black bears that become habituated to human food and garbage may not be learning these behaviors exclusively from their...

Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile, and Very Good...
Vinegar is a health remedy, a neutralizer, a cleaner, a condiment, and a preservative. It can kill bacteria, mold, and germs, yet it is environmentally safe. This comprehensive guide covers...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 2nd Edition...
Chemistry solutions that won’t get students all mixed up … With topics such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics, it’s no wonder so many students have a bad...


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
Popular by tags

Week

  • -- no stats yet --

Year
science-nature.marc8.com