Which bear is the friendliest?

I would venture to call the American black bear the friendliest of all bears.
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Which bear is most friendly?

Black bears, for instance, are usually less aggressive and more tolerant of people. They often live near human settlements, whereas grizzly bears prefer to stay away from human settlements and are often extirpated from heavily used or populated areas.
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Can bears be friendly?

No, humans can't befriend a bear. Bears are wild animals, and will always be considered to be so. Bears aren't social, but solitary animals that are more than capable of taking care of themselves, with the exception of mothers and cubs. They keep their distance from humans, as well as other predators, most of the time.
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Are grizzly bear friendly?

No, bears are not friendly. One thing all bears have in common is that they're solitary creatures and aren't sociable, except for when mating or when mothers are raising their cubs. Experts studying bears think their intelligence surpasses that of dogs.
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Can I pet a black bear?

That's all well and good, but keep in mind that a bear can kill you playfully just as easily as they can kill you angrily. Bears are massive, awe-inspiring animals, and unlike dogs and cats, there have been no successful efforts to domesticate them.
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What is the least aggressive bear?

Probably one of the least aggressive is the American black bear. What are some reasons why bears attack humans? Typically, you see two types of attacks on humans. One is a defensive attack, which most typically involves defending young or a food source, such as a prey carcass.
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Are Russian bears friendly?

Kamchatka brown bears are generally not dangerous to humans, and only 1% of encounters result in attack. The first Europeans who went to Kamchatka in the 19th century, although surprised by the number and size of bears there, observed that they were relatively harmless, compared to their Siberian counterparts.
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Are pandas friendly?

Though the panda is often assumed to be docile, it has been known to attack humans, presumably out of irritation rather than aggression. Pandas have been known to cover themselves in horse manure to protect themselves against cold temperatures.
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Do pandas love humans?

Pandas are naturally solitary animals, and even though they are typically not a threat to humans, they neither do not like being bothered. However, pandas in captivity are used to human presence, and in such situations, pandas can be nice and even bond with their caretakers.
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Are red pandas friendly to humans?

Pandas are nocturnal in captivity, so they don't interact much with people. Even hand-raised red pandas have been known to get aggressive toward their keepers.
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Has anyone ever been killed by a panda?

Giant panda attacks on human are rare. There, we present three cases of giant panda attacks on humans at the Panda House at Beijing Zoo from September 2006 to June 2009 to warn people of the giant panda's potentially dangerous behavior.
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Can bears be tamed?

Although bears can be trained and become comfortable with humans, they cannot be fully domesticated. Bears are solitary creatures that require a great deal of food, and they will hunt for it when hungry. Some bears are raised by humans from birth, but the wild instincts still remain.
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Who wins brown bear or tiger?

Winning facts for both Grizzly Bear and Siberian Tiger: Siberian Tiger is far better hunter than North American grizzly bear. Both grizzly bear and Siberian tiger paw swipes are equally powerful but tiger is more technical than grizzly. Siberian tiger canine teeth are longer and thicker than grizzly bear.
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Why are bears nice to Russians?

On one hand, Russians themselves appreciate the bear for its raw power and cunning, and bears are very often used as mascots or as a part of a design on a logo.
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Are some bears harmless?

Bears prefer to avoid people whenever they can. In fact, most people never know they are close to a bear before it vanishes into the forest. Each year countless interactions occur between people and bears without harm. But on rare occasions a meeting between a bear and human results in human injury or even death.
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Who is stronger polar bear or grizzly?

However, grizzly bears are tougher than polar bears as they possess stronger and longer claws and an elongated skull with sharp and long canines that can completely separate the flesh from bone.
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What is the rarest type of bear?

The spirit bear, also known as the Kermode bear, is the rarest bear in the world and a subspecies of the black bear found only in this small part of British Columbia.
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Would a hippo beat a bear?

Hippos are significantly larger than grizzly bears and are speedy themselves, so they quite able to attack. The hippo is protected with its tough skin from the bear's teeth and claws, allowing it to use its large size, around ten times that of a grizzly bear, to defeat the bear.
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Which is the largest bear?

Kodiak bears are the largest bears in the world. A large male can stand over 10' tall when on his hind legs, and 5' when on all four legs. They weigh up to 1,500 pounds.
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Do bears fight lions?

A bear would win a fight against a lion. Bears have the advantage in just about every aspect, from size to offensive capabilities. The only time that a lion would win is if it managed to sneak up and ambush a bear, leaping onto it and biting into its head with such power that it shattered the skill.
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Can bears be trained like dogs?

Just like their canine counterparts, bears are relatively easy to train, which might explain why this brown bear was so eager to show off his well-practiced wave. Or maybe he's just always had a knack for making his guests feel welcome. Either way, he's just the most lovable.
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How much does a black bear cost?

Black bear is the most affordable species to hunt, with hunts beginning at $1,500. On the other end of the spectrum are the North American brown (grizzly) bears that can cost $15,000 or more.
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What animals Can't Be tamed?

Humans failed in their attempts of domesticating several animal species, and we will name 10 of them in this article.
  1. Great White Sharks. There were several attempts made to domesticate or tame great white sharks, but all have failed.
  2. Hippopotamuses. ...
  3. Elephants. ...
  4. Coyotes. ...
  5. Foxes. ...
  6. Raccoons. ...
  7. Bonobos. ...
  8. Dingoes. ...
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Are all pandas born female?

Oh yes – and all pandas are born female. Males are only created if a panda receives a fright in its first 48 hours of life. This is why some zoos employ panda spookers.
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Can you hug a panda?

First of all, although they are undeniably cute and cuddly-looking, you wouldn't want to get too close. “Giant pandas' teeth, claws, fleas, ticks and mites mean you probably don't want to give them a hug,” according to Steven Price, Canada's senior conservation director at the World Wildlife Fund.
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