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Old 07-27-2012, 09:18 AM
 
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^seems like those cubs had a long ways to jump down, and a bear isn't exactly made for that.. but looks like they made it ok.
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Old 07-27-2012, 09:21 AM
 
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This isn't my photograph but I saw it online and had to share it here. The caption on this read, "photograph captures the split second before a wave breaks on a beach in Hawaii as the sun shines in the background." The timing of this was perfect. A second too soon or too late and this would not have happened. Just perfect! (© CJ Kale/Lava Light Gallery/Caters News Agency) I just wanted to share it here. No copyright infringement.
I searched for the photographer info you included and found a lot more of their fabulous pics on this link. Each is stunning and oh so beautiful!
Wellen werden zu Kunstwerken - WEB.DE
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Old 07-27-2012, 09:24 AM
 
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They should get a welder to cut a cub sized door at the bottom.
I noticed in our travels that many locations around the country use animal proof containers, unlike the dumpster shown, that require you to put your hand into a slot to open the door -- more of a chute, that springs shut and locks as soon as you let it go.

Not only is entrapment a danger for the animals, but animals that learn that populated areas are a food source are more apt to become nuisance (dangerous) and tend to be eventually destroyed. Better for everyone, including the animals, if they never get a taste of people-generated foods.

Note: this is also true for feeding wild birds. It is better to have their natural food sources, rather than provided foods, for two reasons: 1.) it has better nutritional content for their needs, and 2.) above.

Many animals that have learned to forage for people food die of starvation when it is no longer available to them.
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Old 07-28-2012, 02:52 AM
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You're right. I was kidding of course. I've heard of the contraptions you describe. They're a good idea.
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Old 07-28-2012, 07:40 AM
 
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very cool. it's like an animal freeway!
I love those pics.
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Old 07-28-2012, 07:42 AM
 
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Sometimes it's not what I observe, but what I don't that makes the impression on me. Since moving here to the PNW in 1990 and hiking the many beautiful areas around it, I've noticed the dearth of wildlife seen. Oh, like Griz, if I go out far enough I've seen elk, fox, deer, jays, squirrels, a pita, marmots, osprey, coyotes, etc -- but those viewings are normally at least a three hour drive from Seattle.

In my yard, I have an abundance of birds, bees, butterflies, squirrels -- even with Bigun the wonderdog protecting his territory. Since I was laid off in March and am home so much of the day, I've grown accustomed to the thrum and chatter of it.

Yesterday, I took a break from the Accounting studies and DH took me into Seattle for a stroll. We had a very enjoyable afternoon walking Queen Anne's hilltop residential areas and business district, except I noticed ONE particular thing missing: I didn't see ONE living wild thing -- not even a squirrel or a crow! How weird is that?
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Old 07-28-2012, 07:39 PM
 
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They should get a welder to cut a cub sized door at the bottom.
One problem people have in North Florida..the bear cubs use the doggie door in the house at night..
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:12 PM
 
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One problem people have in North Florida..the bear cubs use the doggie door in the house at night..
They must have some big dogs, those cubs are not skinny tykes!
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:29 PM
 
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They must have some big dogs, those cubs are not skinny tykes!
They are getting into the house late at night and eating the dogs food..along with raccoons - possums -skunks.. Nature wants in nature will get in..
People who never have camped before need too do research before camping. Especially if it's bear country..
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Old 07-29-2012, 12:47 AM
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One problem people have in North Florida..the bear cubs use the doggie door in the house at night..
Another good reason not to have a pet door.
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