Wildlife experts warn of increasing bear habituation in Vermont residential forest interfaces

Wildlife experts warn of increasing bear habituation in Vermont residential forest interfaces

A security camera in Vermont recently captured a black bear accidentally pressing a doorbell while foraging. In the resulting footage, which has circulated widely on social media, the animal pauses in front of the camera immediately after the chime sounds. While the clip appears anecdotal, it illustrates the physical intersection where wildlife instincts meet human infrastructure. The Mechanics of Foraging The bear's interaction with the doorbel…