SIGNS OF A STRESSED BEAR If you come across a bear acting aggressive / defensive, you can expect to see any or all of the following behaviors.
These can include moaning, woofing or jaw popping.
A stressed bear will display certain characteristics with its body language, such as: ears pinned back, a stiffening stance, excessive drooling, and head bowing.
A defensive bear often displays stress behaviors such as paw swatting.
A defensive bear can bluff charge towards its stressor.
* In most situations, a grizzly bear will act defensively. Remember, the bear is acting aggressively to defend its personal space, cubs or food source, and if you are not perceived as a threat, the bear should leave the area.
In most situations, a grizzly bear will act defensively. Remember, the bear is acting aggressively to defend its personal space, cubs or food source, and if you are not perceived as a threat, the bear should leave the area.
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