There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Quote: 6 - Amateurs often overestimate the weight of captive big-skulled mammals like brown bears. Professionals, however, often are quite close. Within this group, there's a significant different between those who have measured and weighed animals and those who have not. Amateurs will nearly always, I would say probably at least 98% of the time, greatly over estimate the weight of a bear. Even hunters. But biologists are very good at making very close estimations. They have to develope this skill to near-perfect accuracy to dart bears with drugs. The life of the bear as well as the safety of the biologists depend on this skill.