A California woman captured an incredible video of a bear doing gymnastics on her Lake Tahoe property. Misty Romero hit record after she saw the bear walking along one of the railings on her Emerald Bay property on the California side of Lake Tahoe on May 18. Romero described the bear’s balance beam-themed feat as […]
Tag: Black Bear
Yellowstone hit with allegations of animal abuse from group that claims its bear ‘sanctuary’ is not all it seems
controversial Idaho bear park is duping visitors into thinking it is a conservation charity and is only pretending to keep its animals for life, campaigners have claimed. Yellowstone Bear World is the only facility in the US where visitors are allowed to bottle-feed bear cubs. But guests who pay $75 for the privilege are being […]
Grizzlies are returning to Washington’s North Cascades. How will that work?
Among the jagged peaks of the North Cascades, lush alpine meadows rich with berries and wildflowers blanket valleys carved by glaciers, some threaded with trickling creeks. But these idyllic landscapes are missing one big thing that had helped sustain them over the millennia: grizzly bears. That will soon change after federal officials decided last month […]
Japan Adds Bears to List of Animals Subject to Subsidized Culling
In response to a surge in bear attacks across Japan, the government has announced plans to add bears to the list of animals eligible for culling with state subsidies. However, this decision has sparked controversy, with advocates urging for a more compassionate approach to wildlife management. The Environment Ministry’s panel of experts has recommended the […]
Video of 2 bear cubs pulled from trees prompts North Carolina wildlife investigation but no charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed. When North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff responded […]
Petition: Help Hold Marineland’s Leadership Accountable for Animal Cruelty
Marineland is an infamous park in Ontario, Canada, known for allowing its captive animals to suffer. For example, one killer whale there named Kiska has become known as “the world’s loneliest orca” due to her severe isolation and obvious signs of psychological distress. Now Ontario’s government is holding the park accountable for breaking animal cruelty […]
Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK
A bear trapped in a zoo in Ukraine that had been hit by shelling was recently saved by Scottish zookeepers. The Asiatic black bear was discovered when Ukrainian soldiers entered the village of Yampil which had been under Russian occupation for five months. The bear, given the same name as the village, was concussed from […]
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 […]