Fear and Folklore 5394
The fear of black bears is real, but it is based on an unfortunate, pervasive fallacy. It is based on the the terrifying experiences of a relatively few misinformed and inexperienced individuals who have suffered injury and even death as the result of their interactions with these mystical creatures. Most people believe that black bears are dangerous and unpredictable. This is pure folklore, for nothing could be farther from the truth. Their lives are driven by a few basic instincts, and as a result they are extremely predictable. Fear is arguably one of the strongest attributes that guides their lives, and it is a fear of everything, especially the unknown. In some way, perhaps, we are not that different from our furry friends, for we too live our lives shrouded in a fear of the unknown, based on folklore that we are fed that is frequently inaccurate. Over the next few weeks I will post predominantly bear photos and explain why a true understanding of black bears leaves little for us to fear. #BlackBearsCubs
Fear and Folklore 5394
The fear of black bears is real, but it is based on an unfortunate, pervasive fallacy. It is based on the the terrifying experiences of a relatively few misinformed and inexperienced individuals who have suffered injury and even death as the result of their interactions with these mystical creatures. Most people believe that black bears are dangerous and unpredictable. This is pure folklore, for nothing could be farther from the truth. Their lives are driven by a few basic instincts, and as a result they are extremely predictable. Fear is arguably one of the strongest attributes that guides their lives, and it is a fear of everything, especially the unknown. In some way, perhaps, we are not that different from our furry friends, for we too live our lives shrouded in a fear of the unknown, based on folklore that we are fed that is frequently inaccurate. Over the next few weeks I will post predominantly bear photos and explain why a true understanding of black bears leaves little for us to fear. #BlackBearsCubs