How to Survive a Bear Attack, According to Science

Bears can be cute. But for most people, bear encounters aren't anything like that.

Here's how to meet a bear and come out alive... according to science.

Statistically, bears shouldn't be your biggest concern while hiking in the forest. They don't normally attack people for no apparent reason. Not unless they're startled... or starving.

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