Recent Research into the Causes of Bear Attacks in North America
Presented by: University of CalgaryCategory: Other Event
Price: $0
Date: November 18, 2015 – November 18, 2015
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Since 1967, Dr. Stephen Herrero has done research on the behavior of bears and has applied what he and colleagues have found to provide people with knowledge about the details of aggressive behavior in bears. For instance, lots of people like to walk their dogs in bear country, but over half of 93 black bear attacks on people, between 2010 and 2013, involved dogs. Fido is not always your best friend. He has also done major research on the use of bear spray to deter bear attacks. It works. For most people, and in most situations, it works better than firearms. He could go on, and will in his talk. This event is organized by the University of Calgary Emeritus Association and is sponsored by the Vice-President (University Relations). It is open to the community at no charge.
Location:
Senate Room – 7th Floor (room 721) – Hotel Alma
Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Herrero, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/recent-research-causes-bear-attacks-north-america