but the tree may still be able to manage with the undamaged part of its bark,” Yiesla said. Young trees’ bark can be severely damaged in fall when male deer rub against them to scratch itchy ...

On May 24, 2025, in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, a video captures a bear appearing to dance. In the footage, the bear is first seen lying down, then walking on all fours toward a tree. Once beside it, ...

A scratch test does not show any green underneath ... The damage occurs during the winter, on the south and southwest side of the tree trunk, where it is exposed to direct sunlight during the ...

Experiments suggested that when bears rub against tree bark, they may be trying to do more than scratch an itch or mark territory. By Rebecca Dzombak There are many reasons bears shimmy and ...

Question: We have a large 60+ foot mulberry tree in our backyard that is located by our pond. This is the first year I have seen these dark streaks on the bark of the tree. Should I have concerns?