BYU Bear Biologist Thomas Smith and Polar Bears (IMAGE)

Brigham Young University

BYU Bear Biologist Thomas Smith and Polar Bears

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BYU bear biologist Thomas S. Smith published a study on the effectiveness of bear spray for deterring aggressive bears. Here he is pictured with an unconscious "mother" polar bear - "If she were conscious, she'd be holding me," Smith said.

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Thomas S. Smith

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