Grizzly bears will finally return to Washington State. Humans aren’t sure how to greet them
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/grizzly-bears-will-finally-return-to-washington-state-humans-arent-sure-how/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit
by scientificamerican
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probably with a rifle
Do not try to greet the bears. Do not attempt to shake hands, politely hug, or make general small talk with the bears.
From a very safe distance.
If not friend, why friend shaped?
People aren’t sure how to greet them? We just had this debate. Try to keep up!
Greet them the American way? With guns?
I would personally avoid.
If the bear is black, fight back. If the bear is brown, lie down.
That’s my greeting.
Preferably with fish, I hear there’s plenty in WA.
lol I mean how does one greet an apex predator?
I can tell you how they’d greet humans.
With fear and respect. It’s not that difficult
Brown bears look so cute and fluffy. I just want to give them all a hug
This weird “reintroduction” push boggles my mind. It seems like some virtue signaling liberals that live in big cities have come to the conclusion that they should play “wildlife savior.” These bears were eliminated for a reason, a grizzly will absolutely tear you apart. The article provides no reason for the reintroduction other than a loose argument around historical significance. Ultimately it will be a burden on famers in the area as well as hikers/campers. Just wait a few years and you’ll hear a story about a camper getting mauled to death by a grizzly.