Habituation of Grizzly Bears to People: A Hypothesis

January 1, 1983

Habituation of Grizzly Bears to People: A Hypothesis

Reports of grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) observations between 1977 and 1979 in Glacier National Park were examined to test whether the behavior of grizzly bears was different in areas with high versus low levels of human activity. In both types of areas, females with young were more likely than adults and subadults to avoid human-use areas and showed little habituation to people. A midseason increase in habituated behavior by adult and subadult bears occurred in both areas, but adults and subadults showed a greater degree of habituation throughout the season in the high-use area.

Author(s) Katherine L. McArthur Jope
Volume 5
Issue
Pages 322-327
Publication Date 1 January 1983
DOI 10.2307/3872557
File Size 280.64 KB
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