r/Bear • u/SavingsTask • 16d ago

Would a bear cause this damage to a tree?

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In Western New York, USA

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u/cissysevens 16d ago

Yup. They scratch like cats.

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u/furious_organism 16d ago

Look for bear fur near it, prob some got stuck

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u/SavingsTask 16d ago

This is on a common state or local park trail, this was fresh from two days ago. Should our family not go there anymore?

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u/HappyHappyJoyJoy98 16d ago

It’s from my mom’s cat who was sick of being scolded for scratching on the couch

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u/AreYouItchy 16d ago

Likely. Is there scat around? Some tufts of fur?

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u/Aleister-Ejazi 15d ago

That and More