Glacier National Park - Grizzly Bear Research

Why is Glacier National Park considered a valuable area for studying bear populations?

• It has a large number of human settlements.

• It is a protected area with minimal human impact.

• It is the only place where bears can be found.

• It is a popular tourist destination.

What is the primary method used to estimate the grizzly bear population in Glacier National Park?

• Counting bear sightings by tourists.

• Using barbed wire hair snagging devices.

• Tracking bear footprints.

• Observing bear behavior from a distance.

How do researchers attract bears to the barbed wire hair corrals?

• By placing food inside the corrals.

• By using bright lights.

• By playing bear sounds.

• By using a scent lure made from aged fish and cattle blood.

What is the purpose of collecting bear hair from rub trees?

• To decorate the park.

• To analyze the chemical composition of the hair.

• To create a map of bear territories.

• To identify individual bears and their movements.

What was the minimum count of unique grizzly bears identified in the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear project?

• 1000

• 545

• 750

• 300