How a brown bear lives: 10 interesting facts from the life of a “clubfooted” bear (11 photos)

The owner of the taiga has been living in this world for a long time. His evolutionary path is filled with adventures and dangers. How else can one explain such a massive defensive line of the bear? The strongest, but far from the bravest - this paradox is the essence of the clubfoot.





"Montery's manholes"

Everyone has seen how electricians conquer poles using a special device, popularly called “claws.” It seems that they were made according to the model and likeness of the Mishkins. Our hero is able to go where the most experienced biped will never go. The bear will claw at the soil of a steep slope and climb up it in a few minutes. Can you imagine the power of the claws if they can withstand 3 centners of weight? The front guns grow up to 7-9 cm!



Special move

"Hooligan, ruining hives." But it also happens that honey plants cope with the enemy on their own. A swarm of bees will easily form figures reminiscent of the best formations of the Roman legion. Even the hornets go their own way... The bear is not the timid one. Without working through the program at least, he will certainly climb into the hive. Only the bees will not give him the due tribute. And although you can’t pierce the hair of a clubfoot, you can aim for the sensitive nose. The giant is retreating!





Forest gourmet

The bear has an interesting jaw structure. The fangs are like those of a predator, but the molars are like those of a herbivorous animal. Of course, our hero can catch prey of any size. But you won’t be able to chew all the provisions with “vegetable” teeth. The bear's food should be soft. Therefore, the brown one digs a hole where he stores provisions. When dinner becomes suitable for eating, the sensitive nose will give a signal to the brown owner. Got it, cooked it, used it.



Dancer intellectual

The brown one signals its presence not only by notches in the trees. The bear can reveal itself with fragrant “surprises”. Like, “Where are you going, little man, this is where I live.” And during the rapid molting, which occurs during the mating season, the bear performs exciting dances. Instead of a pylon there is a strong tree, instead of a “wardrobe” there is one’s own wool. He stands on his hind legs and actively rubs against the trunk, scraping off excess fur.



Ancient connection

Scientists have studied the connection between bees and bears for a long time. And it turned out that the genome of such different organisms coincides by 98%. The structure of the hairline is almost identical. The epithelium is similar in many ways. And recently we learned that bees also have fat reserves under chitin. But the most compelling evidence is considered to be the brown tail. It's small and completely useless. But... If a bear accidentally damages it, it will go off into the sunset without being able to recover. Doesn't it look like a sting?



Traffic jam in the center

Provided that the bear has accumulated a sufficiently large layer of fat, its metabolism will slow down significantly in winter. During hibernation, the animal does not visit the latrine at all. But this does not mean that the body has nothing to process. What should have been sent out is recycled again. That very “bear traffic jam” appears due to the fact that the bear actively absorbed pine needles and dust. Otherwise, the forest giant would not have fallen asleep, but would have turned into a thin connecting rod.



Top floor

Bears, as you know, build dens not only underground. This applies to adult males. “Young ladies” give birth to offspring, so they need a more reliable shelter than a riding dwelling. Males can afford to build some kind of nest somewhere under a fallen tree. Preferably at the very base. The brown one will bring spruce branches, moss and dead wood inside. It compacts everything and doesn’t forget to leave small edges. The branches will bend like a roof for privacy.



Go for a manicure

There's so much that accumulates under and on bear claws! If the bear did not take care of hygiene, it would ensure the development of mushroom civilizations. For this purpose, Potapych is looking for fir. Its composition is soft enough to clean out remaining food and dirt from under massive claws. In addition to this, fir contains many probiotics and antioxidants, which instantly drive away pathogenic agents. But the bear also licks the cambium, which improves intestinal function.



Fear has big eyes

The owner of the taiga is aware of his size and strength, but his eyesight and hearing are let down. Sharp sounds lead the bear to the same “bear disease”. Having heard something, he gets off with “a slight fright.” But tactile fear is much worse. Brown understands that only someone who is much more powerful and larger can attack him. But anything can happen. The bear was picking raspberries in the morning, and a large branch fell nearby. I was following the smell of an elk or a cleaver, and a hare suddenly ran across the road. It's gone.



Overseas delicacies

When salmon go to spawn, bears go ashore. Out of hunger, brown giants consume food directly in the water. So to speak, without leaving the cash register. When the mighty beast is satisfied, he will not even think about leaving his dining place. The bear will catch provisions and drag them ashore, where, like a real chef, he will cut up what he has caught, simultaneously eating the most delicious parts. The clubfoot will not throw away the “change” from the meal, but will hide it in the bushes. Visionary!