Bear spray is a highly effective deterrent when properly used against all mammals, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ... incapacitating the animal in most cases.

Living With the Wild. As bear populations ... research shows. “As a deterrent for repelling aggressive grizzlies and other bear species, bear spray has been the single most important innovation ...

Bear spray is a powerful deterrent made primarily from capsaicin ... While bears are a well-known threat, there are many other animals in the wild or along hiking trails that pose risks to ...

"You're not automatically safe with bear spray," he said. "You're not magically immune to doing something dumb. It's wild country. That's why animals are there. If you wanted complete control ...

What's needed is a shark repellent. And Nathan Garrison of the ... "Sharks and stingrays are unique in the animal kingdom in that they actually have a sensory organ that can detect electricity ...

In addition to marking territory, if a skunk feels threatened, they may spray as a last resort defense mechanism, ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention said. The animals produce and store ...