The slaying of an endangered brown bear near an Italian national park left her two young cubs motherless and sparked outrage in Italy on Friday. Italy’s environment minister and animal rights advocates voiced anger and dismay over the killing of the bear in the mountainous Abruzzo region. Local residents, including families with small children, had […]
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Scientists Find Direct Link Between Polar Bear Cub Survival Rates and Human-Caused Carbon Emissions
A new study has found a direct link between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and the survival of polar bear cubs. The findings could help address a former legal opinion that impacts polar bear protections. A 2008 legal opinion from the Solicitor of the Department of Interior noted that emissions did not need to be considered […]
Mother Black Bear Killed in Florida, Shot 16 Times
A Florida black bear was shot 16 times in a Florida neighborhood. The mother bear had been previously seen around Sanford, Florida with her two cubs. The two cubs have not been located. Residents in the neighborhood say that the bear was shot by someone attempting to protect a dog. This has not been confirmed. […]
Mother Bear Shot 16 Times, Killed in Florida Neighborhood
Ablack bear who was often seen wandering around a Florida neighborhood with her two cubs has been shot and killed. The bear was shot on Friday night in Sanford, Florida, around 25 miles north of Orlando, with security camera footage the sound of 16 gunshots, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando. The Florida Fish and […]
Woman, 82, fights off 100lb bear who broke into home and charged at her
An 82-year-old woman displayed incredible courage as she successfully fended off a 100lb bear that had broken into her home. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on August 11th, leaving the unnamed woman with only minor scratches. The pensioner’s ordeal began when she was abruptly awakened by a crashing noise, accompanied by the distressed growling […]
7 Humane Ways to Keep Bears Out of Your Garden
When we think of garden pests, we typically envision smaller animals, something between insect size and raccoon size. Deer may wander into the situation as well. But, when a huge bear ambles into the garden, the stakes get notably higher. Bears, especially black bears, can be garden pests. They love to orchards and berry patches, […]
Black bear is shot and killed after breaking into Montana home in the middle of the night: ‘It was quite the wake-up call at 3am’
A black bear was shot and killed after it broke into a Montana home in the middle of the night through a screened window. Thomas Bolkcom, 27, had to gun down the wild animal after it broke into his home in the rural community of Luther, Montana, on Thursday night. After staying up late the […]
Bear Cub Adopted in Rare and Adorable Occurrence
One of the premier locations in the world to witness brown bears is Brooks Camp in Alaska. The camp is located where the Brooks River flows into Naknek Lake. Here, brown bears are a common sight from July to September. However, recently a rare sight has warmed wildlife officials’ hearts. They observed the adoption of […]