Bears

Published: Nov. 29, 2022, 8 a.m.

"In this week\u2019s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand one of America\u2019s grandest animals, the Grizzly Bear. Emblazoned on the California flag and seal, what does this giant predator have to say about the American people? David discovers that animals kill about 400 Americans every year\u2026 how many of those deaths involve bears? To get some perspective on this often misunderstood creature, David sits down with journalist and newspaper editor Rob Chaney, who wrote an incredible book about Grizzlies called \u201cThe Grizzly in the Driveway\u201d. What are the main misconceptions about the Grizzly bear, and why does the population of Grizzlies in major parts of America still face being wiped out? Why can other countries co-exist with this giant beast yet America is still struggling? David also learns about how to best protect yourself from a Grizzly attack, what happens to the human body in a Grizzly attack, and why despite their size this spectacular megafauna\u201d still tends to come out the loser when it comes to humans.\n"