In the mountains of Peru, where ancient cloud forests meet the Amazon Rainforest, an Andean bear made scientific history. For four months, a camera collar captured the wild male’s daily life, revealing behaviors never before documented in the Southern Hemisphere’s only bear species, from treetop mating rituals to unexpected acts of cannibalism. The study, published […]
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Czechian Zoo Condemns Slovakia’s Bear Hunting Rules
The Tábor Zoo in Czechia is raising alarms over Slovakia’s controversial decision to ease restrictions on the controlled shooting of bears. The zoo has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission, arguing that Slovakia’s actions violate laws meant to protect endangered species. Evžen Korec, director of Tábor Zoo, expressed his outrage in a statement […]
Bear activity is rising in Yosemite National Park – here’s how to stay safe on the trails
Bear activity is on the rise in Yosemite National Park. This year alone there have been 34 separate bear incidents, causing a whopping $3,034 in damage. That’s already 6% more incidents than last year’s tally and 55% more than Yosemite’s quietest bear year in 2019. With winter fast approaching, bears in the historic park are […]
Polar bears are suffering paw injuries likely driven by the warming Arctic: Study
At least two populations of polar bears in the high Arctic are developing paw injuries, possibly because of shifting sea ice conditions in a warming environment, according to a new study. Such injuries have not been reported in these areas previously, the study’s authors write. What the study says Between 2012 and 2022, researchers studied […]
Much-loved grizzly bear dies after being hit by vehicle in national park – her cub is still missing
A popular grizzly bear known as Grizzly 399, resident of Grand Teton National Park near Yellowstone National Park, has sadly been fatally struck by a car south of Jackson, Wyoming. The accident happened on Highway 26/89 and 399 was later identified by her ear tags and microchip. The oldest-known reproducing female grizzly bear had a […]
Bear Hunting Season Opens in New Jersey Despite Controversy
New Jersey’s annual black bear hunting season has begun, sparking debate over the state’s wildlife management practices. Officials say the hunt is necessary to control the rising bear population, which has led to increased human-bear encounters. However, Conservation groups argue that hunting is not the solution to the issue. The first phase of the hunting […]
Black bear with three cubs attacks man after breaking into Colorado home
A 74-year-old Colorado man was injured after a black bear with three cubs crashed in through his sliding glass door and he was unable to get them to leave, the Colorado parks and wildlife department said. Residents of the home were startled by a loud crash at about 8.30pm Thursday night and saw the bears […]
Chunky Grazer’s “fur-midable” reign continues as the grizzly wins Fat Bear Week again, beating opponent who killed her cub
Fat Bear Week 2024 drew to a close yesterday, with last year’s chonky champ taking the crown once again. For the second year in a row, enthusiastic viewers voted for the impressively rotund 128 Grazer to take all in the annual bracket-style contest live streamed from Alaska’s Katmai National Park. “Grazer’s fur-midable reign continues! Let […]