Eager viewers across the globe tuned in to watch brown bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park yesterday in the lead up to Fat Bear Week, but things took a grizzly turn when two bruins ended up in an on-screen battle to the death. Around 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning, the Kat River View […]
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Heroic hikers miraculously save life of man bitten by grizzly bear – here’s how they came to the rescue
A hiker in Montana’s Glacier National Park is recovering in hospital after the quick thinking of his friends miraculously saved him from a bear attack. On September 19 the 35-year-old and his hiking group were exploring the Highline trail in foggy conditions when they stumbled into the path of a male grizzly. The bear reacted […]
Inspired by nature – 6 times biomimicry has transformed outdoor gear
Recently, I traveled to the Swiss Alps with the outdoor brand Columbia to test out their newest technology. Omni-Heat Arctic is an insulating technology that is inspired by how a polar bear‘s fur works to keep it warm in frigid arctic conditions. Though polar bears appear white, they actually have heat-absorbing black skin and two […]
Can’t wait for Fat Bear Week? Cast an early vote now for what makes a victorious bruin in your book
Summer officially drew to a close over the weekend, leaving many of us who love spending time outdoors in our hiking boots feeling a little blue. Not to worry, though, Fat Bear Week 2024 is just around the corner to cheer you up, and you can place an early vote now. If you don’t already […]
Technicians counting salmon expect to see grizzlies
In the middle of the fast-flowing Chilkoot River, an Alaska state employee sits on a small perch over a narrow, fence-like structure and stares down into the rush of water. Eagles look on from the trees overhead as the river thunders around boulders nearby. The worker’s back is turned to a female grizzly bear creeping […]
Push to Replace Bearskin Caps Worn by King’s Guards
An ongoing campaign by an animal rights group is targeting the use of real bear fur in the iconic bearskin caps worn by the King’s Guards at Buckingham Palace. On Thursday, the group highlighted the rising costs of these ceremonial hats, with prices soaring by 30% in just one year. The Ministry of Defense revealed […]
Bear’s Hilarious Attempt at Using a Hammock Goes Viral
A video capturing a bear‘s amusing struggle to climb onto a hammock in Vail, Colorado, has entertained viewers across the internet. The clip, shared on TikTok by Courtney Vucekovich (@courtneyvucekovich), showcases the bear’s comical efforts to get comfortable, only to end in frustration as it continuously fails to balance itself on the swinging fabric. The […]
As bears fatten up this fall and enter CT homes at record levels, wildlife officials urge caution
Ah, fall in Connecticut. It’s a beautiful time of year: bright leaves and crisp air coalescing into the perfect backdrop for a season of harvest and, if you’re a hungry black bear, hyperphagia. Wait, hyper-what? “Hyperphagia” is science-speak for what wildlife officials more casually call the annual “power-eating marathon” of Connecticut’s black bears. And these […]