Bears and Brews

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for: bear attacks! Hang out with us while we dig into some statistics and tell some sobering stories about what can happen when things go wrong.

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Links We Discussed:

https://www.bearsmart.com/play/bear-encounters/

https://www.heybear.com/pages/bear-education

https://www.wolfenoot.com/

Sources Cited:

“73-Year-Old Man Attacked by Bear While Hiking in Eastern Idaho.” KTVB7, 1 June 2020, www.ktvb.com/article/sports/outdoors/73-year-old-man-attacked-by-bear-while-hiking-in-eastern-idaho/277-cbf922ee-5291-4e1e-bf09-7160581fb9c8.

“Bear-Inflicted Human Injuries and Fatalities in Yellowstone.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 19 Nov. 2022, www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/injuries.htm.

Bombieri, G., et al. “Brown bear attacks on humans: A worldwide perspective.” Scientific Reports, vol. 9, no. 1, 12 June 2019, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44341-w.

Chappell, Bill. “The Couple Killed by a Bear in Banff Were Able to Send an SOS Text: ‘Bear Attack Bad.’” NPR, NPR, 6 Oct. 2023, www.npr.org/2023/10/06/1203928437/couple-grizzly-bear-attack-banff-sent-message.

Fike, Ellen. “West Yellowstone Man Found To Be At Fault For Fatal Grizzly Attack.” Cowboy State Daily, 10 Aug. 2021.

“Grizzly Bear Blamed for Fatal Montana Mauling and Idaho Attack Is Killed after Breaking into a House.” KTVB7, 7 Sept. 2023, www.ktvb.com/article/news/regional/grizzly-bear-killed-montana-mauling-idaho-2020-attack/277-da863e19-761e-4086-a615-3a5ac7a2d2b5.

Herrero, Stephen, et al. “Fatal attacks by American black bear on people: 1900–2009.” The Journal of Wildlife Management, vol. 75, no. 3, 2011, pp. 596–603, https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.72.

McMillion, Scott. Mark of the Grizzly: Revised and Updated with More Stories of Recent Bear Attacks and the Hard Lessons Learned. Lyons Press, 2020.

Penteriani, Vincenzo, et al. “Human behaviour can trigger large carnivore attacks in developed countries.” Scientific Reports, vol. 6, no. 1, 3 Feb. 2016, https://doi.org/10.1038/srep20552.

Snow, Kathleen. Taken by Bear in Yellowstone: More than a Century of Harrowing Encounters between Grizzlies and Humans. Lyons Press, 2016.

Whittlesey, Lee H. Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park. Roberts Rinehart Publishers, an Imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., 2014.

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This Microbruin isn't so micro, but we threw our standards out the window a long time ago. Learn more about the terminology we use on the show, and listen to Salome try to guess the definitions!

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Join us today for all things sea otter! Learn about their adorable social habits, why they’re such a valuable member of the ecosystem, and why their fur coats have pockets!

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Links We Discussed:

https://awesomeocean.com/top-stories/12-ways-can-help-sea-otters/

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/mammals/sea_otter/index.html

https://defenders.org/wildlife/sea-otter

https://environmentamerica.org/articles/the-next-steps-to-protect-southern-sea-otters/

https://marine-conservation.org/sea-otters/

https://theotterproject.org/protecting-habitat

Sources Cited:

Beichman, Annabel C, et al. “Aquatic adaptation and depleted diversity: A deep dive into the genomes of the sea otter and Giant Otter.” Molecular Biology and Evolution, vol. 36, no. 12, 18 June 2019, pp. 2631–2655, https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msz101.

Brown, Elizabeth Anne. “Wolves Hunt Sea Otters and Seals, a Startling Find.” Animals, National Geographic, 14 Nov. 2023, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/alaska-wolves-hunting-seals-sea-otters#:~:text=While%20many%20of%20us%20picture,Alaska%2C%20a%20new%20study%20says.

“Evolution Fast Track: Otter Genetic History Provides Clues for Future Recovery.” Smithsonian’s National Zoo, 21 June 2019, nationalzoo.si.edu/center-for-conservation-genomics/news/evolution-fast-track-otter-genetic-history-provides-clues-for.

Schrodt, Leah. “Sea Otters Are Unlikely Helpers in Our Fight against Climate Change: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.” FWS.Gov, 15 Sept. 2022, www.fws.gov/story/2022-09/sea-otters-are-unlikely-helpers-our-fight-against-climate-change.

“Sea Otter Natural History.” Sea Otter Savvy, 2023, www.seaottersavvy.org/sea-otter-natural-history.

“Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra Lutris Nereis): U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.” Fish and Wildlife Service, 2022, www.fws.gov/species/southern-sea-otter-enhydra-lutris-nereis.

“Southern Sea Otter.” Marine Mammal Commission, 30 Jan. 2023, www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/southern-sea-otter/.

Timm-Davis, Lori L., and Christopher D. Marshall. “Taxonomy and evolution of sea otters.” Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Sea Otters and Polar Bears, 2021, pp. 11–22, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66796-2_2. 

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Give this Microbruin a listen for some best practices for how to stay safe while recreating in bear country!

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Links We Discussed:

https://bearwise.org/bear-safety-tips/bear-encounter/

https://www.heybear.com/

https://igbconline.org/programs/bear-resistant-products/

https://www.limitlesshiker.com/blog/your-guide-to-bear-safety-while-hiking/

https://www.recsafewithwildlife.com/

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Tune in this week for a very special announcement followed by a conversation about the largest land carnivore in the world: the polar bear!

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Links We Discussed:

https://www.bbcearth.com/news/saving-a-conservation-icon-the-polar-bear

https://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/species-of-concern/polar-bear/

https://polarbearsinternational.org/

Sources Cited:

Corbley, Andy. “‘Life Finds a Way’: Polar Bears Successfully Adapt Even without as Much Sea Ice.” Good News Network, 29 June 2022, www.goodnewsnetwork.org/greenland-polar-bears-hunt-on-freshwater-ice-as-adaptation/.

Leon, Lydia. “Good News on Polar Bears, but Let’s Stay Cautious.” New Humanist, 11 Aug. 2022, newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6004/good-news-on-polar-bears-but-lets-stay-cautious.

Orndorf, Nathaniel, et al. “Polar Bear Paw Pad surface roughness and its relevance to contact mechanics on snow.” Journal of The Royal Society Interface, vol. 19, no. 196, 2 Nov. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2022.0466.

WWF Global Arctic Programme. “Good News for Polar Bears in Canada’s Central Arctic.” WWF Arctic, 13 Nov. 2020, www.arcticwwf.org/newsroom/features/good-news-for-polar-bears-in-canadas-central-arctic/.

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On this week’s Microbruin Pam tells the true story of the infamous cocaine bear!

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Sources Cited:

Larkin, Coleman. “Meet Our New Mascot: Cocaine Bear.” KY for KY Store, 19 Aug. 2015, kyforky.com/blogs/journal/cocaine-bear.

Massie, Graeme. “Cocaine Bear: True Story of Infamous Bear Who Consumed Duffel Bag of Cocaine and Got Hollywood Treatment.” The Independent, 28 Feb. 2023, www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-real-story-of-cocaine-bear-b2290895.html. 

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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’re going to want to give this episode about coyotes a listen! In the second part of our coyote series we discuss facts, myths, conflicts, and coexistence. Hang out with us for a candid chat about this clever canine!

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Links We Discussed:

projectcoyote.org/take-action/promote-coexistence/

https://projectcoyote.org/resources/download-and-share/

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/coyote-hazing

https://www.predatordefense.org/coyotes.htm

https://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_management_coexistence_plan_HSUS.pdf

https://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_conflict_solutions_HSUS.pdf

https://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_management_coexistence_plan_HSUS.pdf

https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/

Sources Cited:

Berger, Kim Murray. “Carnivore‐Livestock conflicts: Effects of subsidized predator control and economic correlates on the sheep industry.” Conservation Biology, vol. 20, no. 3, 2006, pp. 751–761, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00336.x.

Comeleo, Randy. “Using Coyotes to Protect Livestock. Wait. What?” OSU Extension Service, June 2018, extension.oregonstate.edu/animals-livestock/sheep-goats/using-coyotes-protect-livestock-wait-what.

“Conflicts: A Research Perspective.” Conflicts: A Research Perspective | Urban Coyote Research, 2023, urbancoyoteresearch.com/coyote-info/conflicts-research-perspective.

Frauenthal, Virginia M., et al. “Retrospective evaluation of Coyote attacks in dogs: 154 cases (1997–2012).” Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, vol. 27, no. 3, 2017, pp. 333–341, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12601.

Milman, Oliver. “‘A Barbaric Federal Program’: US Killed 1.75m Animals Last Year – or 200 per Hour.” The Guardian, 25 Mar. 2022, www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/us-government-wildlife-services-animals-deaths.

Ravisetti, Monisha. “Scientists Now Know Why Coyotes Unexpectedly Killed a Human in 2009.” CNET, 18 Dec. 2022,

www.cnet.com/science/biology/scientists-now-know-why-coyotes-unexpectedly-killed-a-human-in-2009/.

Way, Jon. “Biological Mechanisms for Why Killing Coyotes/Coywolves Doesn’t Work.” The Wildlife News, 7 Oct. 2011, www.thewildlifenews.com/2011/10/07/biological-mechanisms-for-why-killing-coyotescoywolves-doesn%E2%80%99t-work/.

Wuerthner, George. “Coyote Killing Is Counter-Productive.” Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper, 12 Sept. 2018, www.mtexpress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/coyote-killing-is-counter-productive/article_628b242e-b610-11e8-a52a-0b85cbf12b08.html/predators.htm. 

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Join us for an overview of what to take in your hiking pack to ensure your safety! Also, look for new episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays going forward!

Links We Discussed:

Ten Essentials: https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

Leave No Trace Principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

Recommended Gear List: https://www.rei.com/lists/418101064

(We do NOT earn any compensation from REI or associated brands. We just truly love the stuff on the list!)

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Join us for a very passionate part 1 of our discussion on coyotes! In this episode we discuss some coyote basics and just a few of the things that make them so badass.

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Links We Discussed:

https://projectcoyote.org/

https://www.predatordefense.org/coyotes.htm

https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/

Sources Cited:

Black, Riley. How Extinction Changed the Coyote, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2016, blogs.scientificamerican.com/laelaps/how-extinction-changed-the-coyote/.

Bryant, Charles, and Josh Clark. “How Coyotes Work.” Stuff You Should Know, iHeart Media, 21 Oct. 2022, https://stuffyoushouldknow.com/episode/how-coyotes-work/.

Calfa, John, and Stephen Rivera. The Wolf Connection, 17 June 2022, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-80-project-coyote-promoting-compassionate-conservation/id1521180246?i=1000566875778.

“Coyote.” Project Coyote, 31 May 2023, projectcoyote.org/carnivores/coyote/#kill.

Draheim, Megan M. “Why Killing Coyotes Doesn’t Make Livestock Safer.” Scientific American, 31 May 2017, www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-killing-coyotes-doesn-rsquo-t-make-livestock-safer/.

Flores, Dan. Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History. Basic Books, 2017.

Goldman, Jason G. “Urban Coyote Evolution Favors the Bold.” Scientific American, 11 Apr. 2019, www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/urban-coyote-evolution-favors-the-bold/.

Kobilinsky, Dana. “To Chart Coyotes’ Expansion, Study Looks Back 10,000 Years.” The Wildlife Society, 8 Jan. 2023, wildlife.org/to-chart-coyotes-expansion-study-looks-back-10000-years/.

Meachen, Julie A., et al. “Ecological changes in coyotes (canis latrans) in response to the ice age megafaunal extinctions.” National Academy of Science, vol. 9, no. 12, 2014, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0116041.

Terry, Lynne. “State Wildlife Officials Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Public Land.” Oregon Capital Chronicle, 19 Sept. 2023, oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/09/19/state-wildlife-officials-ban-wildlife-killing-contests-on-public-land/#:~:text=The%20rule%20makes%20it%20%E2%80%9Cunlawful,New%20Mexico%2C%20Vermont%20and%20Washington. 

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Hang out with the THREE of us while Pam gives an update on delayed implantation, Charlotte gives a play-by-play of the video today’s discussion is centered around, and Salome isn’t mad about the main topic: she’s just disappointed.

Links We Discussed:

Video that sparked today’s talk: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwsJ3ixLfb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Sources Cited:

“Grizzly Times: Bear Knowledge - Unique Yellowstone Grizzlies.” Grizzly Times, 2022, www.grizzlytimes.org/unique-yellowstone-grizzlies.

Mattson, D.J., et al. “Geophagy by Yellowstone Grizzly Bears.” Ursus, 1 Jan. 1999, pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70035162. 

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