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Bear
2011.06.03
May 04, 2011
Bear Facts
May 22- May 28, 2011
updated as often as possible
Fascinating Bear Fact
Yosemite black bears are most active in meadows in the spring when the forage is nutrient rich.
Bear Incidents
Location...........Incidents........Damage
Parking lots..........7................$7,100
Campgrounds....14................$1,285
Other areas..........7.................$760
Wilderness...........0.................$0
Total.....................28................$9,205
In addition, there have been 5 incidents of bears obtaining food from trash that was left out or from unsecured trash cans or dumpsters.
Number of incidents last year
To date: 50
Total: 512
So far this year, incidents are down 67% compared to the same time last year, and down 91% since 1998.
Activity Update
Bear activity has been picking up in eastern Yosemite Valley. When camping or staying in tent cabins, be sure to place all scented and food items inside a bear locker. Test the doors of your locker to make sure they are closed and latched properly. If you see a bear, yell and attempt to scare it away. Never abandon your food!
SLOW DOWN!
No bears have been reported hit by vehicles so far in 2011. Please obey speed limits and pay attention while driving! Twenty eight bears were hit by cars last year, along with an unknown number of deer, squirrels and other park animals. Slow down and save Yosemite’s wildlife.
Let us know if you see a bear, no matter where it is or what it's doing. Call 209/372-0322 or send an email.
Note: A bear incident occurs when a bear causes a monetary loss to a person--that is, if the bear causes property damage or obtains food. Bear incidents also include cases of bears causing injury to a person (which are fairly uncommon).
Bear Facts
May 22- May 28, 2011
updated as often as possible
Fascinating Bear Fact
Yosemite black bears are most active in meadows in the spring when the forage is nutrient rich.
Bear Incidents
Location...........Incidents........Damage
Parking lots..........7................$7,100
Campgrounds....14................$1,285
Other areas..........7.................$760
Wilderness...........0.................$0
Total.....................28................$9,205
In addition, there have been 5 incidents of bears obtaining food from trash that was left out or from unsecured trash cans or dumpsters.
Number of incidents last year
To date: 50
Total: 512
So far this year, incidents are down 67% compared to the same time last year, and down 91% since 1998.
Activity Update
Bear activity has been picking up in eastern Yosemite Valley. When camping or staying in tent cabins, be sure to place all scented and food items inside a bear locker. Test the doors of your locker to make sure they are closed and latched properly. If you see a bear, yell and attempt to scare it away. Never abandon your food!
SLOW DOWN!
No bears have been reported hit by vehicles so far in 2011. Please obey speed limits and pay attention while driving! Twenty eight bears were hit by cars last year, along with an unknown number of deer, squirrels and other park animals. Slow down and save Yosemite’s wildlife.
Let us know if you see a bear, no matter where it is or what it's doing. Call 209/372-0322 or send an email.
Note: A bear incident occurs when a bear causes a monetary loss to a person--that is, if the bear causes property damage or obtains food. Bear incidents also include cases of bears causing injury to a person (which are fairly uncommon).
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I like the use of the word fairly in the last line of your text. I'm loving this whole USA trip series of great shots.
SADHYA · 2011-06-02: 06:41
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Great set!
mytts · 2011-06-02: 11:22
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Great and serious report. Funny set.
renatomartins · 2011-06-02: 12:24
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Fun! I like bears, but i love beers:D
????? · 2011-06-02: 13:29
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L'homme qui a vu l'ours !!!
josy63 · 2011-06-02: 14:47
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Cool shots.
joycephotography · 2011-06-02: 15:33
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Excellent post !!
finbarr · 2011-06-02: 17:32
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Great post!
darfoster · 2011-06-02: 18:14
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The #1,4,5 are great
helys · 2011-06-03: 02:26
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Great post!
Davorka · 2011-06-03: 10:10
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Neat collection.
Jarvo · 2011-06-03: 18:07
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The drama to have to share the space with wild animals ! Have you seen any bear when driving through ?
carmitage · 2011-06-05: 07:42
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serious facts but funny set, I really like it. bear lockers? wow, if there would be some in Transylvania... :)
dorellina · 2011-08-04: 06:55
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