Bear Colony at Colorado Landfill Creates Impossible Problem
Feb 16, 2024 · The bears, which number between 25 and 30, have frequented the Pitkin County Solid Waste Center landfill dump outside of Aspen, Colorado, since it was first formed over 60 years ago.
Can anything be done about the b-b-big b-b-bear problem at the landfill?
About 25-30 bears live in the hills surrounding the piles of compost, concrete, and garbage at the landfill. Over its 60-year existence, the bears have reproduced multiple generations of offspring dependent on human food that feast on the working face — the trash — of the landfill.
Wildlife authorities raise concerns about family of bears living off ...
May 24, 2024 · There are now 25 to 30 bears that rely on its organic waste for food. The calorie-dense waste has helped the bears boost their population; instead of one or two cubs, sows are raising litters...
County considers fences to keep ‘super bears’ out of dump
Feb 14, 2024 · Pitkin County commissioners received a jolt on Tuesday when they learned it could cost up to $1 million to erect electric and mesh fencing at the landfill to prevent trash-addicted bears from...
Can anything be done about bear problem at Pitkin County landfill?
Feb 16, 2024 · About 25-30 bears live in the hills surrounding the piles of compost, concrete, and garbage at the landfill. Over its 60-year existence, the bears have reproduced multiple generations of...
More bears are dining at the county dump - Aspen Daily News
Sep 7, 2023 · Pitkin County Solid Waste Director Cathy Hall said landfill staff have been counting about 30 regular bears eating trash and compost at the landfill in the last two summers.
'Human hand' at Ohio landfill ends up being remains of a bear | wtol…
Apr 30, 2021 · OBERLIN, Ohio — What was thought to be a human hand discovered at a Lorain County landfill actually ended up being the key to discovering the remains of a bear dumped in recycling that came...
Landfill bears pose threat to observers - The Pagosa Springs Sun
Aug 6, 2015 · Bear sightings are becoming extremely prevalent in the Pagosa Springs area, particularly at the landfill. Visiting the landfill to watch wild bears is not only considered trespassing, but also dangerous according to local authorities.
Climate change is forcing polar bears to eat garbage | Live Science
Jul 27, 2022 · Polar bears are flocking to open landfills in the Arctic as climate change diminishes sea ice, a new study suggests.
Polar bears scavenge on garbage to cope with climate change
Jul 21, 2022 · On Wednesday, a team of Canadian and U.S. scientists warned that trash poses an emerging threat to already-vulnerable polar bear populations as the animals become more reliant on landfills near northern communities.
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