How do bears communicate?

  • Bear communication
  • Vocalizations
  • Body language
  • Scent marking

Bears communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking. They use growls, roars, and moans to express aggression or fear. They also use postures like standing on hind legs or swatting to communicate. Scent marking is done through urine and scratching trees. Bears have a complex communication system.

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