Understanding Bear Conservation Practices

The video introduces the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, where bears like Grant, Roosevelt, and Quorum reside due to conflicts with humans. The center focuses on bear enrichment and socialization, providing a safe environment for bears that cannot return to the wild. The video details the container testing program aimed at preventing bears from accessing human food. It also covers the incidents involving Grant and Roosevelt's mother, emphasizing the importance of bear safety in the wild. The center's unique approach to animal care and education is highlighted, showcasing their efforts to mimic natural behaviors and educate the public on bear awareness.

What is the primary reason the grizzly bears at the center cannot return to the wild?

• They prefer living in captivity.

• They are too old.

• They are not healthy enough.

• They have conflicts with humans.

How does the center ensure the bears remain mentally stimulated?

• By providing them with puzzles.

• By allowing them to roam freely.

• By offering various enrichment activities.

• By training them to perform tricks.

What is the purpose of the container testing program at the center?

• To train bears to open containers.

• To test the strength of containers.

• To ensure containers are bear-resistant.

• To provide food for the bears.

What should you do if you encounter a bear while hiking?

• Run away quickly.

• Make loud noises to scare it away.

• Climb a tree.

• Use bear spray and back away slowly.

Why are mock campsites set up at the center?

• To test new camping equipment.

• To provide shelter for visitors.

• To educate people about safe camping practices.

• To attract more bears.

What role do ravens play at the center?

• They are trained to perform tricks.

• They are used to test bird feeders.

• They help clean up leftover food.

• They are part of the educational program.

How long is the admission ticket valid for at the center?

• A week

• Two consecutive days

• One day

• A month

What is the average lifespan of a grizzly bear in captivity?

• 30-35 years

• 15-20 years

• 10-15 years

• 21-26 years

What is a key feature of the bears' habitat at the center?

• It is designed to mimic their natural environment.

• It is open to the public for interaction.

• It is a small enclosed space.

• It has no enrichment activities.

What is the relationship between the bears Grant, Roosevelt, and Quorum?

• They are rivals.

• They are unrelated but get along well.

• They are part of a breeding program.

• They are all siblings.