Stuart

Stuart is the editor of Fauna Facts. He edits our writers' work as well as contributing his own content. Stuart is passionate about sustainable farming and animal welfare and has written extensively on cows and geese for the site.

Does Ammonia Keep Bears Away?

Ammonia doesn’t deter bears directly, but it may mask the scent of food or other odors that bears are attracted to. This is not a guaranteed method and humans shouldn’t rely on ammonia or other repellents to keep bears away. In fact, there are no registered home-based repellents for use on bears. Ammonia is a …

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What Animals Are Bears Related to? (Closest Relatives Listed)

Bears are part of the Caniformia suborder of animals. Caniformia is comprised of “dog-like” carnivores. The list includes bears, raccoons, foxes, dogs, wolves, mustelids, and Pinnipedia.  Bears in Mind note that bear evolution began some 30 million years ago. Their ancestors evolved into Miacids, a family of small mammals. Bears, small bears, and canines developed …

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