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Bears May Rub Against Trees for Protection From Parasites

Por: The New York Times Science February 02, 2023

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There are many reasons bears shimmy and scratch against trees. Sometimes they communicate by trees, other times they’re removing hair and scratching that hard-to-reach itch. A new study posits an additional perk: slathering on nature-made tick repellent.When bears wriggle against bark, the tree scratching posts leak out tars, resins and saps. The thick tar of beech trees sticks to fur and skin the longest, and it is water-resistant, making it... + full article



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