[pf] Most bear or mountain-lion encounters end safely, no harm to human

· With more and more people (and the richer ones, like most in the US,
travelling further and further), and animals with specialised habitat
requirements getting fewer worldwide, it's clear that "wild animals" will
not be truly wild any more; people and animals will have to work out a way
to get along together.  D. {I've just added this to my:
http://davd.tripod.com/APRR-010531.html#05-22-09d (it's getting large)}

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http://ens.lycos.com/ens/may2001/2001L-05-22-09.html
  is:
     Public Invited To Bear And Lion Conference

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 22, 2001 (ENS) - The Colorado public was
invited to a conference, Thursday May 24, to discuss human conflicts with
bears and lions. 

Burgeoning growth in Colorado means more people are building and recreating
in areas that are home to black bears and mountain lions. Most encounters
with a bear or a lion end safely with no harm to humans or the animals - if
people are knowledgeable about the proper ways avoid conflict with wildlife. 

"The best way for people to avoid potentially dangerous conflicts with
bears and lions is to learn more about them," said Steve Lucero, an
education specialist with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DoW). 

The DoW will hold a one day seminar in Colorado Springs on Thursday to
offer information about the problems, and solutions, involved with living
near bear and lion habitat. Sessions include in depth discussions about
black bear and mountain lion biology, understanding what motivates bears
and lions and tips on how to avoid conflicts. 

"Bears and lions in Colorado are a normal part of the life cycle," said
Lucero. "Some bears and lions seem to be able to live in the vicinity of
humans without conflict. In other situations, people become careless and
encourage the animals to visit their property." 

"There are a number of things homeowners and people recreating in bear and
lion territory can do to minimize potential conflicts," Lucero said. "The
preventative measures people take up front can make sure the animals don't
learn bad habits that will get them into trouble later." 

There are between 10,000 and 12,000 bears in Colorado. The number of
mountain lions is estimated at between 2,000 and 3,000.

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sent on by David.
(David MacClement) davd@ihug.co.nz 
http://www.geocities.com/davd.geo/index.html#top
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