From Russia and Finland to Canada and the US, there have been multiple sightings of bears around the world
From Russia and Finland to Canada and the US, there have been multiple sightings of bears around the world. That might not sound too weird - but bears are not normally spotted this early in the year, which makes this pretty unusual. They usually stay in hibernation - which is like a deep sleep that helps them to save energy - and survive the winter without eating much.
However, Europe has just had its hottest ever winter - and the US also experienced warmer temperatures in December and January - which has linked to climate change. All of which has caused bears to wake up a bit earlier than normal. According to wildlife expert Alan Wright, the early emergence from hibernation is not good for the bears, nor is it beneficial for humans.
Alan, who works at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, says the big issue for bears is around the availability of food. "They'll be looking for it and there won't be a lot around because a lot of the plants and smaller animals might not be there to feed them at this point in time." He says there will be "a lot of cubs that will be born with parents who won't be strong enough to feed them the right kind of food. It means a lot of cubs might not make it through spring."
That could potentially be bad news for humans too. "Normally a bear will not want to engage with humanity, they just want to do their own thing." Alan says. But if there isn't enough food, they'll look further afield-which means getting closer to humans. Alan says if humans come into contact with bears, they should stay away. The National Park Service in America also suggests keeping bear spray as a way to deter thema and staying calm. But for Alan, people should be more worried about the bears than themselves. He thinks what we should do is "to understand why they're doing that and the kind of situations they are facing"
What is the best title for passage
A. Why Many Bears Will Not Be Healthy Enough To Feed Their Cubs After Breeding Season
B. What Can Happen When Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Early Due To Climate Change
C. The Detrimental Impact Of Climate Change On Bears' Food Sources After Hibernation
D. Steps That We Can Take To Protect Ourselves If Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Early
However, Europe has just had its hottest ever winter - and the US also experienced warmer temperatures in December and January - which has linked to climate change. All of which has caused bears to wake up a bit earlier than normal. According to wildlife expert Alan Wright, the early emergence from hibernation is not good for the bears, nor is it beneficial for humans.
Alan, who works at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, says the big issue for bears is around the availability of food. "They'll be looking for it and there won't be a lot around because a lot of the plants and smaller animals might not be there to feed them at this point in time." He says there will be "a lot of cubs that will be born with parents who won't be strong enough to feed them the right kind of food. It means a lot of cubs might not make it through spring."
That could potentially be bad news for humans too. "Normally a bear will not want to engage with humanity, they just want to do their own thing." Alan says. But if there isn't enough food, they'll look further afield-which means getting closer to humans. Alan says if humans come into contact with bears, they should stay away. The National Park Service in America also suggests keeping bear spray as a way to deter thema and staying calm. But for Alan, people should be more worried about the bears than themselves. He thinks what we should do is "to understand why they're doing that and the kind of situations they are facing"
What is the best title for passage
A. Why Many Bears Will Not Be Healthy Enough To Feed Their Cubs After Breeding Season
B. What Can Happen When Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Early Due To Climate Change
C. The Detrimental Impact Of Climate Change On Bears' Food Sources After Hibernation
D. Steps That We Can Take To Protect Ourselves If Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Early