Bear and grey wolf interractions in the wild

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I put here two quotes from the book "Fighters" by Lassi Rautiainen, I strongly recommend to read it, if there is interest to read about wolf-bear interactions and about it, how wolves have their moments too.

These quotes are about wolf Perseenpurija, in English Bum Biter.

"Two other conscientious cub minders have been Bum Biter and the darker-coloured Bushy Tail, these being siblings born in 2008. Both still formed part of the basic pack at the start of the 2012 winter. Bum Biter is the bravest wolf that I have ever encountered when it comes to tackling bears. Normally a lone wolf will keep to a distance at which precipitous flight is possible and will avoid deliberately provoking a bear. But Bum Biter, strong in both body and mind, would enthusiastically attack a whole group of bears, darting about among the enraged beasts, biting viciously at their rumps. He never waited to see the poor bear’s reaction to his bullying tactics but rushed on to the next target, bounding energetically about with bared fangs. Many a bear of a more timid disposition gave up wondering about the wolf’s audacious behaviour and fled. "

"The most aggressive wolf I have ever encountered, Bum Biter appears to take sadistic pleasure in worrying bears. At his boldest, he will barge into an entire party of bears feasting on carrion, giving sharp bites to their behinds."

English version of book is available online for free here, photos are there too: https://wildfinland.org/pdf/fighters.pdf

I have shared that link before, but if someone haven´t read that, I recommend.

Bum Biter in action, that wolf and arrogance it has is really something

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