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From Lorraine Guyn

WHAT DO BEARS AND LLAMAS HAVE IN COMMON????

We all know that they are not compatible but a recent study of a 'bear collar' was conducted on a llama at the farm of Limarno Llamas.  Andrew Hunter, a researcher of the University of Calgary was looking for an animal that had a neck diameter similar to a sow bear.  A llama seemed to fit the size so John Bednarik was called to see if a trial study could be monitored on a llama for seventy-two hours.  This is not your normal bear radio collar but one that also has a camera installed as well.  The bear movement will not only be monitored but pictures at predetermined time intervals would also be sent via satellite.

This is part of a major joint research project in north west U.S. and Western Canada involving the areas in Montana, Washington, Alberta and B.C.

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