Glacier National Park - Grizzly Bear Research (Accessible Version)

The Glacier National Park podcast discusses grizzly bear research led by Kate Kendall. The park serves as a natural laboratory for studying bear populations, using methods like DNA analysis from hair samples collected via barbed wire corrals and rub trees. The research aims to estimate bear population sizes and understand the impact of human activities. The podcast concludes with production credits.

What makes Glacier National Park an ideal location for grizzly bear research?

• Its advanced technological facilities

• Its high number of tourists

• Its million-acre natural laboratory relatively unaffected by human influence

• Its proximity to urban areas

What is the primary method used to collect bear hair samples in Glacier National Park?

• Using drones to follow bears

• Setting up barbed wire hair snagging devices

• Observing bears from a distance

• Tracking bears with GPS collars

How do researchers attract bears to the hair corrals?

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

• By offering food

• By playing bear sounds

• By using bright lights

What is the purpose of bear rub trees in the research?

• To provide shade for bears

• To serve as a food source

• To act as a natural chemical calling card for bears

• To mark territory boundaries

How many unique grizzly bear individuals were identified in the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project?

• 1000

• 545

• 750

• 300