Lynn Rogers
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Dr Lynn Leroy Rogers is an American
biologist specialising in the study of wild black bears
. He is the founder of the North American Bear Center.
Rogers has become famous for his working methods: he forms trusting relationships with wild black bears, spending 24-hour periods walking and resting with them, initially alerting them to his presence with a call of 'It's me bear'. He has been the subject of several documentaries.
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biologist specialising in the study of wild black bears
American black bear
The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most common bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in...
. He is the founder of the North American Bear Center.
Rogers has become famous for his working methods: he forms trusting relationships with wild black bears, spending 24-hour periods walking and resting with them, initially alerting them to his presence with a call of 'It's me bear'. He has been the subject of several documentaries.
External links
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/oct/27/bearwalker-of-the-northwoods
- http://www.bear.org/website/