605. How Spanish farmers deal with millions of black bears
Hello friend. Imagine a million black bears threatening your farm. How are Spanish farmers dealing with this huge challenge? In today's video, we explore the surprising ways these farmers are dealing with the bear invasion. Let's find out!
A loud noise came from a villa in Spain. A giant bear broke down the door looking for something in the house. It started moving into the kitchen, sniffing the smell of food in the refrigerator. It rummages through everything in the kitchen, damaging furniture. At this time, the man upstairs went down to see what was happening and was suddenly attacked by the bear. However, he was able to push the bear away and pull a chair next to the door to block it. But it didn't stop there, another bear led 3-4 cubs around the man's house, looking for trash in the bin and then destroying the swimming pool. In particular, the man's wife's car was attacked and vandalized by a bear, causing the seats to be torn and trash scattered all over the car. The man said the cost of repairing the entire house was up to $12,000. Residential areas around the city in Spain suffered heavy damage.
The invention of the Monster Wolf, a robotic wolf specifically designed to prevent black bear attacks, has attracted attention since it was introduced to Spain from Japan. This technology uses the sound and appearance of wolves and is effective in preventing bears from attacking homes due to bears' fear of wolves. 130 cases of bears attacking people's houses have decreased to 50 cases.
This repelling of bears will not help reduce the number of bears, so authorities must use modern bows and arrows with binoculars to destroy them. Hunters will rely on scratches on trees caused by black bears rubbing, grinding their claws on tree trunks, and their waste left on the ground to help hunters know they are around this area.
A hunter preparing to hunt black bears must undertake several meticulous steps. The hunter uses various baits and special scents to attract the bears close. Once a suitable location is identified, the hunter will find a high position, such as in a tree, to gain a better and safer vantage point. This preparation has successfully attracted about 4-5 large bears to the bait location.
However, despite careful preparation, the hunter was still able to let the bears escape due to their good eyesight during the day, allowing them to detect even the smallest movements from the hunter. Hunt while at high altitude. This requires hunters to have a clear understanding of bear behavior.
The black bear hunting season in Spain varies by region but typically occurs from September to December. The number of bears allowed to be hunted each season can range from 10 to 20. Hunting black bears outside the designated season is illegal and can result in penalties including imprisonment and fines. The minimum age for obtaining a black bear hunting license in Spain is 18. However, some regions may require hunters to have prior hunting experience or to participate in safety training courses. Hunting hibernating bears or cubs is prohibited.
Black bears often live in rugged mountainous areas. Hunters need to be familiar with the terrain and be able to move safely in these conditions. They are omnivores, living alone, but can sometimes go in small groups looking for food near streams, so hunters can take advantage of these opportunities to take them down. But to increase the chance of success and protect your safety, hunters should hunt with 3-5 teammates.
In some areas, people are not attacked by bears, so when they watch the news they oppose black bear hunting because they believe that black bears have the right to live and should not be hunted for entertainment or sports purposes. They also argue that hunting black bears is often inhumane and can lead to unnecessary suffering for the animals. Bear hunting causes an imbalance in the natural ecosystem and is at risk of extinction if overhunted.
After completing bear hunting, hunters will hand over the number of bears they have collected to the authorities and report in detail. The bears will then be processed to get their fur, from which products such as indoor carpets or decorations can be produced. These bear fur products are often sold on the market for hundreds of dollars depending on the size and quality of the product.
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