Word from the Smokies: 'Mabel Meets a Black Bear' promotes BearWise
A new book by Frances Figart and Jesse White shows the extreme of what can happen when people make their food and scraps available to black bears
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Word from the Smokies: Bears sometimes cross roads to get our garbage
The urban bear study in Asheville has been examining how urban food sources are influencing bear movements and the risk of mortality.
Pigeon River United States Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina Colleen Olfenbuttel Frances Figart
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Opinion: More bears will be put at risk because of human behavior
Some Bearwise Basics say never feed or approach bears; secure food, garbage, and recycling; remove bird feeders and never leave pet food outdoors.
John Boyle Richard Power Laurel Rematore National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smokies
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Word from the Smokies: 2 perspectives converge on Mount Le Conte
Frank Bohn, a columnist from the New York Times, visits Mount Le Conte in 1925 to gather info and capture photos of Smoky Mountain flora and fauna.
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Word from the Smokies: What's the rub with Charlies Bunion?
Charlies Bunion will never be mistaken for one of the Smokies’ majestic peaks. It is rugged and ragged — a sort of obstructive bump on the landscape.
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Word from Smokies: Bodacious Bear to help BearWise team raise funds
When bears get used to eating human food, their behavior can escalate to breaking into cars, hanging around campsites and tearing into occupied tents.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina United States Frances Figart John Beaudet Stephanie Fritchman
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