Re: [Paddlewise] Bears

On 27 Jun 2003 at 9:09, Holmes wrote:

> Wasn't specifically targeting an author, rather speaking in general
> with regard to published material upon this topic.

Herrero was the only author specified by name.  No other references 
have been given.  Please keep the strawmen out of the discussion, as 
they don't contribute any value.

> Species specific ethology can vary from one geographical region to
> another. This is only one area where local input and guidance can be
> invaluable.

We're discussing bears and kayaking.  Please provide a reference 
where bear behavior that is significant to our discusson has shown 
regional behavioral differences.  In all what I've learned about 
bears, regional differences are insignificant.  The only differences 
that are significant are whether the bear population is truly wild or 
whether they are habituated to humans in their territory.  This, 
however, isn't a regional difference but a difference in contact.  
Bears that wander into Jasper tend to do the same things as bears 
that wander into Temagami, even though they're thousands of 
kilometers apart.

Mike
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