[NatureNS] a bear cub sighting

From: "Dusan Soudek" <soudekd@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "NatureNS" <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:31:27 -0300
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   This afternoon I had a chance to observe two bear cub, high up =
neighbouring scraggy tamarack trees, on a small island in the middle of =
a cattail marsh along historical Portage Run in the extensive marsh =
complex in the Missaguash River watershed along the N.S./N.B. border.
   One of the cubs almost fell off the tree, as it descended incredibly =
fast, while the other was a bit more tardy. We never did see their =
mother, likely obscured by the cattails. Why do bear cubs climb trees, =
aside from being "treed" by a dog or another potential predator? A form =
of play perhaps? Could they be picking seeds from the cones?=20
   Dusan S.

P.S. Incidentally, this area has been proposed for protection (Patch 81: =
 Chignecto Isthmus - West) as part of the "12 Percent by 2015" =
initiative.
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<DIV><FONT size=3D4>&nbsp;&nbsp; This afternoon I had a chance to =
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