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After Living Alongside Humans for Millennia, These Italian Brown Bears Have Evolved to Become Less Aggressive
Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...
Having a close encounter with a wild bear can be a terrifying moment for anybody, even for trained professionals. A group of researchers managed to document its tense standoff with a bear while inside ...
Brown bears are not pets. Yet, a small bear population in the Apennines has shown unusually gentle behavior toward humans for centuries. Now, a genome study reveals: This change is not just ...
A paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, reports that Italian bears living in areas with many villages evolved and became smaller and less aggressive. Humans have long shaped the environments in ...
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A wild brown bear in its natural habitat
A brown bear walks steadily through a forest environment, surrounded by fallen leaves, rocks, and dense greenery. The image captures the animal’s powerful build, thick fur, and calm yet alert posture, ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While bear attacks seem to have become a significant problem in ...
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