Momma & the kids

[lew]

A neighbor just up the road from me heard a rukus out in the front yard the other day, then the pooch started going crazy so she went out to have a look and found her dog nose to nose with a momma bear while her 3 cubs looked on.

 

The lady let out a yell and the 3 cubs scampered up the nearest tree with momma close behind.

 

She then grabbed the pooch and put him in the house, got her camera and took this picture of the 4 bears in the tree, although the 3rd cub is hidden behind momma.

 

Not really big news, but kinda unusual at 2:00 in the afternoon.

 

Anyhoo, just thought some may find it interesting.

 

[kickingfrog]

Just lookin' for a picnic basket, eh Booboo?

[mercman]

Cats all over the world will be giggling thier fur balls off when they see this pic. Too funny Lew

[wormdunker]

Thanx Lew, pic is awesome. I had a similar real life experience while in Sudbury. In my experience the dog was barking from a short distance, momma bear let out a noise & instantly the 3 cubs scampered up nearby trees. The momma stayed on the ground to fend off the dog. Interesting to see mother nature at work. Don't ever think if u encounter a bear that by climbing a tree you'll be safe. They r extrememly fast tree climbers. Maybe false info here. Whether they would chase u up a tree I'm not sure!!

Edited September 4, 2012 by wormdunker