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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Farry_Bite on 2025-07-28 13:27:49+00:00.
Black bears: they are bears, yes, and could kill me in a single swipe if they wanted to. Thankfully (and hilariously) they are so timid. I (a not intimidating person) raise my voice and say “hey, go!” And they run.
Grizzly bears, I used to think were scary. And they are. What I am getting at is that they are more territorial than human-eaty. Give them space. Give them as much space as you can. They will growl and grunt but they will not really want to bother with you.
Polar bears are nightmares. The blood on white fur doesn’t help their image. They will kill anything. They move so quick and quietly.
How did it go again
If it’s black, fight back
If it’s brown, lie down
If it’s white, good night
If it’s black, you’re a snack.
If it’s brown, you’re going to Stomach Town.
If it’s white, uhh, you’re a Turkish delight.
Basically, stay away from all bears, if possible.
Black bears woll give you a bluff charge before running away. Of course, this bluff charge is super effective because like hell am i gonna try to fight a bear
One of my biggest fears of riding MTB in grizzly country is spooking one while out riding.
I’ve seen videos of people that have been chased and I don’t know if I’d survive.
Remember to go downhill, not up, if it comes for you.