Experts outline safe coexistence practices for bear-adjacent neighborhoods
1 Sep 20 · 3d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
UCLA wildlife interaction researcher Wilson Sherman and Gordon's example demonstrate that bears can coexist with humans when neighborhoods remove attractions. Securing trash, eliminating pet food, and managing fruit trees reduces bear visits while allowing them to pass through safely.
“Pet food left outside, koi ponds, fruit trees with a lot of fruit on them, swimming pools, all these things can be attractive to bears.”
Wilson ShermanBrian Gordon Monrovia resident documenting bear coexistenceWilson Sherman UCLA PhD student, human-wildlife interaction researcher
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3 outlets Bear-y good neighbors: humans and animals are learning to live together in an expanding LA
first by Guardian, 3d ago · also Guardian Environment, Guardian US
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