In a recent social media video that has stirred widespread anger, a black bear feasting on fish along the shores of Campbell River is shown being pestered by a group of individuals. The incident, captured and posted online by Blake Pedersson, has ignited outrage not only among online viewers but also within the local community […]
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Brown Bear and Wolf Team Up to Attack Moose and Calf in Shocking Video
In a rare moment of cooperation between predators, a bear and wolf have been spotted teaming up to attack a mother moose and her young calf. A video captured by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve shows a brown bear lunging for the adult moose, while […]
How Climate Change Alters Grizzly Bear Behaviors Explained
Climate change isn’t just about extreme weather; it’s also reshaping our encounters with wildlife. Bears, those majestic creatures of the forest, are finding their habits disrupted, leading to increased interactions with humans. It’s a pressing issue that calls for a fresh perspective and urgent learning to mitigate conflicts. The transformation of ecosystems due to climate […]
Wildlife Officers Make Disturbing Autopsy Discovery After Euthanizing Sick Bear: It’s a Call We Wish We Never Had to Make
A sick bear in Telluride, Colorado, was euthanized by authorities — and upon a necropsy, they discovered that the animal had suffered for months due to plastic waste blocking its digestive system. Residents in Telluride contacted authorities to report a concerningly sick-looking bear in their community. John Livingston, a spokesperson from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, […]
Nearly 20% of Europe’s ‘Red List’ Species Face Extinction, Study Says
The most recent assessment of 14,669 threatened European plant and animal species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species has found that 19 percent are at risk of extinction. Some of the main reasons for the decline in biodiversity are habitat loss, changes in agricultural land use, overexploitation of […]
Video Captures Tourists’ Unfathomably Reckless Behavior with Wild Bears: “Rangers Will Most Likely Euthanize Them”
Visiting a national park is a great way to enjoy the majesty of nature and have a fun, relaxing time. There are just a few things to keep in mind to make sure that your vacation stays fun and relaxing, however — one of which is that you probably shouldn’t interact with any bears. Especially […]
Man learns the hard way why you never, ever pet bear cubs
A man has shared a video online showing exactly why you never try to pet wild animals, particularly bears. The US National Park Service advises visitors that the safest place to watch wildlife is from within a car, but that only applies if you also use common sense. The clip (which you can see below) […]
‘Like butter for bears’: the grizzlies who dine on 40,000 moths a day
The barren mountain slopes of north-west Wyoming might seem like inhospitable territory for a hungry grizzly bear. Big game animals are few and far between, and blueberries don’t grow from these rocky hillsides, high above the treeline. But for a couple of months each summer, this stark landscape becomes a high-calorie buffet for hundreds of […]