# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ObUKmPtnU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21996569-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/b697b34de3.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-03T22:59:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

If you encounter a bear in the woods, stay calm. ⁣⁣Identify yourself by making noise so the bear knows you are a human. We recommend using your voice. Waving and showing off your opposable thumb means nothing to the bear.

You could also read aloud the passive aggressive email you wrote to Janet after she wanted to schedule a meeting at 4:30 on a Friday. The bear may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better understanding of Janet’s audacity. However, a standing bear is usually curious, not threatening.⁣⁣ 

Warmest regards!

What else should you know? Check out more bear safety tips at: nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm

Image 1: Screenshot of tweet with text, “If you encounter a bear in the woods, stay calm. ⁣⁣Identify yourself by making noise so the bear knows you are a human. We recommend using your voice. Waving and showing off your opposable thumb means nothing to the bear.”

Image 2: Bear standing and waving paw. Do not wave back unless you’re sure you know the bear. Awkward. Photo by Daniel Dietrich⁣⁣ at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. 

#bears #bearsafety #safety #tips #human #nationalparks #travel #greatoutdoors 
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

## Tags

safety, travel, tips, human, bears, nationalparks, greatoutdoors, bearsafety

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