Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials. The brother bears were rescued last July by California Department of Fish and Wildlife after their mother had died in the San Bernardino mountains and it was […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Exciting Ways To See More Wild Animals
Generally speaking, all animals are spectacular, but there’s just something special about the wild ones that words cannot describe properly. Maybe it’s the fact that we do not get to see them on a regular basis, hence coming face to face with them is a truly extraordinary experience. Unfortunately, the modern world hasn’t given its […]
Black Bears in the Tongass Forest
Whilst in Ketchikan my wife and I took the opportunity to visit, be it briefly, the Tongass forest in the hope of seeing black bears. We didn’t know a great deal about the Tongass before our trip, but its reputed to have one of the has the highest density of black bears and brown bears in the world and […]