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#271419 - 08/24/14 04:11 PM Grizzily Bears Using Tools?
BruceZed Offline
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I found this recent study fascinating. I know that Bears are very smart, but moving a box over, adjusting the location and getting the Donut that's fantastic!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/grizzly-bears-can-use-tools-study-shows-1.2743906
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#271422 - 08/24/14 11:27 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: BruceZed]
Leigh_Ratcliffe Offline
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I live for the day when Brother Bear works out which end is which on a rifle. Oh boy, won't them there hunters be surprised.
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#271431 - 08/25/14 06:28 AM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: BruceZed]
Phaedrus Offline
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They are smart! Of course, a glazed donut is powerful motivation! grin
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#271435 - 08/25/14 02:08 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: Phaedrus]
hikermor Offline
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What would a grizzly do for a nice bowl of oatmeal or a delicious organic kale salad?
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#271438 - 08/25/14 03:54 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: hikermor]
Deathwind Offline
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I don't feel safe in the woods anymore if Yogi's smarter than I am :'(

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#271443 - 08/25/14 06:41 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: Deathwind]
bws48 Offline
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Registered: 08/18/07
Posts: 831
Loc: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
And in New Jersey, they walk through the neighborhood on 2 legs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxSYK2i_3VY

Are we sure Sasquatch isn't really a bear? grin
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#271574 - 09/03/14 05:05 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: BruceZed]
BruceZed Offline
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Actually I am fairly sure it is a Bear!
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#271586 - 09/05/14 10:29 AM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: Leigh_Ratcliffe]
adam2 Offline
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Registered: 05/23/08
Posts: 474
Loc: Somerset UK
Originally Posted By: Leigh_Ratcliffe
I live for the day when Brother Bear works out which end is which on a rifle. Oh boy, won't them there hunters be surprised.


"the right to arm bears"

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#271591 - 09/07/14 12:52 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: BruceZed]
Brangdon Offline
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Registered: 12/12/04
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Loc: Nottingham, UK
Originally Posted By: BruceZed
I found this recent study fascinating. I know that Bears are very smart, but moving a box over, adjusting the location and getting the Donut that's fantastic!
Am I the only person who thought this thread was about Bear Grylls?
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#271629 - 09/10/14 06:24 PM Re: Grizzily Bears Using Tools? [Re: Leigh_Ratcliffe]
DesertFox Offline
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Registered: 01/04/07
Posts: 339
Loc: New York, NY
Great. Now while I am out practicing snares, I will have to watch out for snares.

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