Bears are not asleep: when they lie down and how to behave when they meet

When the bears lie down

In Siberia and the Far East, bears will not hibernate until November, and sometimes in December. About it told RIA Novosti biologist Boris Chaus.

The main condition is not the calendar, but the weather. The beast will not lie down until frost strikes and there is a steady snow cover. For Siberia, it is the end of autumn or the first month of winter. For Kuzbass, the same deadline.

Who sleeps first, who sleeps later

Warm autumn shifts hibernation, early frosts - closer.

Why not everyone sleeps

Some of the bears will stay awake. It's rods, and there's two reasons.

Disturbed when we got in. The bear was getting ready to sleep, but noise or people forced it to rise. It is not always possible to lie down again.

Didn't accumulate fat. We can't survive winter without supplies. A starving bear is forced to seek food instead of sleep.

How dangerous is the shaft

This is a hungry beast, not active in its time. He goes out to the house, looks for food and is not afraid of people. Meeting with such a bear is more dangerous than usual.

If the bear didn't notice you

Don't scream, don't run, don't come for a photo. Quietly step aside.

Stay away from the cubs. Do not turn your back, do not run away - running provokes a chase. Choose the way out so as not to drive yourself into bushes or a ravine.

If a bear spots you

Speak in a calm, low voice, move slowly. Screaming and gestures will increase the tension.

The animal perceives a direct look as a challenge - watch the movements, but do not look into the eyes. Don't get between the bear and the cubs. Do not come, do not feed, do not leave food.

If you attacked

Defensive attack - protection of cubs, prey, territory. Lie on your stomach, cover the back of your head and neck with your hands, place your elbows. Don't move until the bear is gone. Then don't jump up right away - wait.

Predatory attack – silent pursuit, grip of the legs or side, return after trying to leave. Passive posture will not help - fight back. Protect your head and neck, aim at your nose and eyes, and use everything at hand.

Prevention

Don't let it get close. Noise on the route, attention to tracks, no solo walks. Spotted a bear in the winter at home - call the hunting or emergency services. You can't approach and feed.

Bears will lie down when the real winter comes: frost and snow. In Siberia - November, sometimes December. But some of the animals will remain shaky - and they are the main reason for winter meetings. Knowing the rules of conduct can save lives.