Felids Interactions - Interspecific Conflicts

[Pckts]

Nishant Lakhotia
Bear and T-19 cubs confrontation..


It was in the middle of the day (anrd noon) when it all unfolded. T-19 was gone for 2 days and cubs were staying around this waterhole. For the whole morning they were disturbed by passing vehicals and were scared to come to waterhole for a drink. Soon the day visit gypsies were gone and a handfull of full and half day were left. After giving them some space and peace they decided to come down for a drink but till then a bear was already there to soak himself in the cool water. But the thirst and may be hunger took over this young guy (12 months only) and he decided to confront the bear while other 2 stayed back..it all ended in less than a minute and soon all 3 cubs had the waterhole to themselves..

Hats off to the cub who had the courage to intimidate a fully grown bear.

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