Bear necessities: New study highlights importance of water resources for Andean bears

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 11:20 in Earth & Climate

A new study highlights the importance of water for Andean bears living in the mountain forests of Peru. The study found that bears exhibit tree-rubbing behavior on shrubs and trees that are located on trails near water holes. The discovery that this behavior occurs near water holes could have implications for future conservation programs.

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