In "Close Encounters of the Bear Kind," what is the author's point of view toward bear researcher, John Hechtel? His work puts bears' lives at risk.

His research proves people can interact safely with bears.

John has deep respect for the black bears he studies.

He takes foolish and unnecessary risks as a researcher.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

"But John feels that the chance to climb into the private world of a black bear is a great privilege."

"Most people probably wouldn't want this job."

"'I see a lot of the same traits in bears that I see in dogs, and even people—including curiosity and playfulness.'"

"John's main worry in his work is not his own safety, but that of the bears."