Entitled Tourist Tempting Fate for Close-up Photo of Bear Sparkes Outrage Online: “That Guy Has a Death Wish”

Entitled Tourist Tempting Fate for Close-up Photo of Bear Sparkes Outrage Online: “That Guy Has a Death Wish”

It should go without saying that you should keep your distance from wild animals — especially in national parks where there are signs and warnings galore. And yet, the conversation continues. A recent snapshot posted to the r/NationalPark subreddit with the caption “Don’t be this guy” is another unfortunate example of ignorance when it comes […]

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POLL: Should the use of real bear fur in the iconic bearskin caps worn by King’s Guard during ceremonial duties be banned?

POLL: Should the use of real bear fur in the iconic bearskin caps worn by King’s Guard during ceremonial duties be banned?

Bearskin hats are an iconic feature of royal events, including the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The King – a keen environmentalist – is seen wearing bearskin alongside other members of the Royal Family at parades such as Trooping the Colour. The famous actor and broadcaster Mr Stephen Fry said: ‘Tradition is never […]

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Strobe lights, AI, shotguns: can anything help Canada’s polar bears and humans coexist?

Strobe lights, AI, shotguns: can anything help Canada’s polar bears and humans coexist?

“It’s pretty easy to know when there’s a bear in your community – you hear the shots going off,” says Churchill’s mayor, Mike Spence. “That’s the conservationists’ patrols – they use a 12-gauge shotgun with a noise-banger cartridge on it as a deterrent. The sound also means our people know there’s a bear in the […]

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