Can You Dig It? 4A2963
For the most part brown bears are fairly docile creatures. We fear them because of the potential for injury or death but for coastal brown bears the fear is unnecessary. Understanding bears and bear behavior and adding a good dose of attentiveness is really what is necessary. The bears spend a majority of their time eating berries, grasses, and shellfish. How do they get the shellfish, you ask? They dig it! Cubs do their best but have not yet learned the skill. Adults are very adept at digging razor clams along the tidal flats. The clams form a dimple or hole in the sand that we call a “clam show.” The bears look for these, and perhaps also smell the clams. Keep in mind that razor clams can dig about a foot every 30 seconds, so stealth is needed if they are going to capture their prey. It’s pretty interesting to watch. Can you dig it? #Brownbears
Can You Dig It? 4A2963
For the most part brown bears are fairly docile creatures. We fear them because of the potential for injury or death but for coastal brown bears the fear is unnecessary. Understanding bears and bear behavior and adding a good dose of attentiveness is really what is necessary. The bears spend a majority of their time eating berries, grasses, and shellfish. How do they get the shellfish, you ask? They dig it! Cubs do their best but have not yet learned the skill. Adults are very adept at digging razor clams along the tidal flats. The clams form a dimple or hole in the sand that we call a “clam show.” The bears look for these, and perhaps also smell the clams. Keep in mind that razor clams can dig about a foot every 30 seconds, so stealth is needed if they are going to capture their prey. It’s pretty interesting to watch. Can you dig it? #Brownbears