Bear poo plays a significant role in Alaska’s ecosystem

In Alaska, defecating brown and black bears, not birds, are the main distributors of berry seeds. By dispersing the seeds through their scat, bears unintentionally promote the growth of the berry‐producing shrubs that feed them. The scat of a single bear can contain tens of thousands of seeds. The seeds are then further spread by … Continue reading Bear poo plays a significant role in Alaska’s ecosystem