Grizzly bear vocalizations
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Common Name: Grizzly Bear
Scientific Name: Ursus arctos
Date: 2016-05-20
Time: 09:31AM
Creator: Dan Bergum
Description: During fieldwork operations involving capture, Bear Management Technician Dan Bergum recorded these sounds of huffing, jaw-popping, and low growls. Grizzly bears sometimes vocalize when agitated or nervous. These sounds of huffing, jaw-popping (heard at :35 and :57 seconds in), and low growls are warnings that you're too close. If you hear them while you're out in the park, back away calmly (never run), leave the immediate area, and give the bear more space. You must stay at least 100 yards/91 meters away from bears (about the length of a football field). And just a reminder, we recommend that everyone hike in groups of three or more, make lots of noise while hiking, and carry bear spray. These sounds were recorded with a cell phone by an experienced Bear Management Technician, Dan Bergum, during recent fieldwork involving capture. The bear was recorded during the few moments that it was contained inside a large, culvert-sized trap. Rest assured, no bears, scientists, or mobile devices were harmed while recording!
Notes: Post-production notes: Loudness/LKFS and noise reduction filters applied.
Location: Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming; Montana
Recording Equipment: Recorded with LG Android phone
Duration: 00:01:32
Acknowledgments: Jennifer Jerrett (post-production). Shared via a collaborative project with the Yellowstone National Park Sound Library.
Audio Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Image Rights: Provider: Wikimedia Commons, http://commons.wikimedia.org/
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