Sunday, March 14, 2010
Travelers, take note. A study published in the Journal of Mammalogy cited that bears break into minivans more often than any other type of vehicle. This is because animals have learned there's good food to be had. Bears are omnivores, for the most part, meaning they'll eat almost anything, and will certainly eat whatever's abundant. Bears are also intelligent enough to teach this foraging behavior to their cubs. Researchers examined reports of vehicle damage at Yosemite National Park from 2001 to 2007. The study suggested that minivan passengers (often kids,) are prone to spilling food and drink, leaving a detectable, delectable aroma. Steam cleaning a minivan interior is often recommended before venturing into national parks and other areas that bears are known to inhabit. But wait, there's more. Apparently bears also recognize the shape of minivans, and seek them out. Kinda puts a new spin on the whole idea of Yogi Bear, though, doesn't it?! He ain't so dumb after all. Think about that when pondering the caloric intake needs of an animal that weighs about the same as an older Mazda Miata. And don't say you weren't warned.
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