Awww, three baby bears! Cute.arildno said:In the Norwegian district of Jämtland (occupied by the Swedes since the 17th century) bears are a fairly common sight, and here's a family of them recently met by some Norwegian students:
http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/article4121426.ece
The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by Dr. Jon Swenson.
Jämtland is a province located in central Sweden. It is significant for the study because it is home to a large population of brown bears and has a diverse landscape that allows for the bears to thrive.
The study found that female brown bears in Jämtland exhibit different parenting strategies, with some mothers taking care of all three cubs while others abandoned one or two cubs. This was linked to the availability of food and the mother's body condition.
The bears were monitored using GPS collars that were attached to their necks. The collars recorded the bears' movements and allowed researchers to track their behaviors and interactions with their cubs.
This study provides insights into the complex behaviors and parenting strategies of brown bears. This information can be used to develop better conservation strategies and management plans for bear populations, particularly in areas where human-bear conflicts are common.