Scientists Are Studying Trees Used by Bears
Vocab level: B2
You're not logged in yet, your progress will not be saved!
Login now
or
Create an account
Loading...
Loading...
Ah, the sweet relief of scratching an itch.
These bears seem to be experts at finding the right trees to get the job done.
Cameras placed in forests capture them shimmying up and down tree trunks all over the forest.
Scientists say this adorable but mundane behavior might be able to teach them more about these animals.
Researchers in Turkey have reportedly found bears also use certain trees to leave scent marks.
It's a way of marking their territory and communicating with other animals.
Scientists are now studying the characteristics of the trees
such as their height, age, species, and location.
The scent trees are being put under protection so as not to interfere with the scents being absorbed by them.
Will humans be able to decipher the messages these bears are trying to convey to each other?
They certainly hope so.
If nothing else, they get to see these furry giants do a little dance while they think no one is watching.
- Next exercise: Coca-Cola to Introduce New Coke This Fall
- Previous exercise: McDonald's Snack Wrap is Back