A most aggressive bear: Safari videos document sloth bear defense against tiger predation

Abstract Sloth bears are non‐carnivorous yet they attack more people than any other bear. They often stand up and charge explosively if a person mistakenly gets too close. Here, we argue that their aggression toward humans is an extension of their behavior toward tigers, which are their only natural...

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Main Authors: Thomas R. Sharp, David L. Garshelis, Wesley Larson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-07-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11524
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