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Black Bears Can "Count" As Well As Primates

ACRES Sep 12, 2012 ACRES, NGOs 0 comments

While the ACRES campaign to save bears in captivity continues, here’s some interesting news about bears in the wild. Do black bears count in the woods? Possibly, according to a recent study that shows the mammals are as smart as primates.

Source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/08/120829-black-bears-cognition-animals-science/

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

Black Bears Can "Count" As Well As Primates

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