Animal Encounters

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Animal Encounters

Tune into this collection to learn how to properly react when confronted by an animal to ensure your safety and the safety of the animal. The prevention of encounters with bears as well as what to do if confronted by a bear are topics which are emphasized.

Episodes

  1. 07/05/2013 · VIDEO

    Food Storage in Bear Country

    A concise video on the topic of safe food storage in a bear-populated region. The video details how to best store food, how not to store food, and what to do in case of bear aggression over food.

    3 min

  2. 07/05/2013 · VIDEO

    Safe Wildlife Viewing in Grand Teton National Park

    A video detailing how best to view wildlife in Grand Teton National Park. It suggests viewing wildlife at a safe distance and practicing safe food storage habits.

    2 min

  3. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Grand Canyon Wildlife

    Grand Canyon NP: Interactions with wildlife will occur while navigating through the Grand Canyon. Watch this video to get an understanding of how to reduce the risk of harming animals and being harmed by animals.

    2 min

  4. 03/14/2013

    Going-to-the-Sun Road: Rising Sun

    Glacier National Park: What are the benefits of visiting Rising Sun on Going-to-the-Sun Road? What should you know about bear safety while visiting Rising Sun? Listen in to find out.

    3 min

  5. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Backcountry Camping Video - Summer

    Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers in Glacier National Park during summer. Topics include animal encounters, weather, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, dehydration, waste disposal, park preservation and regulations, food handling, and stock handling.

    14 min

  6. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Bear Safety with John Waller

    Glacier National Park: A bear biologist discusses safety tips for hikers who encounter bears. Tips include how to avoid sneaking up and startling a bear, how to distinguish a black bear from a grizzly, and how to respond to both a bluff attack and an actual attack.

    7 min

  7. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Bear Encounters

    Denali NP & PRES: A guide for how to proceed when encountering wild animals is discussed. Precautions to take when encountering bears is emphasized.

    5 min

  8. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Bear Video

    Yosemite National Park: Yosemite's bears are adept at finding your food! This short video provides an overview of how you can protect bears while visiting Yosemite.

    4 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Tune into this collection to learn how to properly react when confronted by an animal to ensure your safety and the safety of the animal. The prevention of encounters with bears as well as what to do if confronted by a bear are topics which are emphasized.

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  • Creator
    National Park Service
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © The National Park Service
  • Show Website
    Animal Encounters

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