How Bear Diets Differed in the Ancient World
Imagine a world where massive bears roamed the land, each with a unique diet shaped to their specialized jaws. A
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The Bear in Abruzzo
In the Abruzzo region, Italy, the European Nature trust is supporting the expansion of the brown bear population. The bears
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World Bear Day
Every year on 23rd of March, the bear is celebrated around the world. Like other large carnivores, bears are often misunderstood.
Continue readingThe real life Winnie-the-Pooh
World Bear day is upon us again and what better way to celebrate it than with one of the world’s
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Wolves and other Austrian wildlife under pressure
Since 7th January, Austria is ruled by a coalition of the conservative ÖVP and the Green party. The Green party
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First bear in Germany in 16 years
In 2006, bear JJ1 kept Germans in suspense for weeks. JJ1, or Bruno, as the media called him, was the
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Recent deaths by brown bears in Romania reignite management debate
Experts estimate that Romania is home to about 6 000 brown bears (Ursus arctos). And the Carpathians, specifically Romania, have
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An opportunity for the bears of Europe
A new study has discovered vast areas which are potentially suitable for habitation by European bears. The European brown bear
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Bear crisis in the French Pyrenees
The increase in the number of bear attacks on livestock in the French Pyrenees is leading to mayors protesting and
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Main reasons for human brown bear encounters
The recent trend of large carnivore encounters with humans shows also an increase of the frequency of conflicting situations. Although
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Bears can negatively impact lynx population
In conservation it is crucial to understand the interactions between species, as they can change the dynamics of animal communities.
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The boomerang of bear and wolf cull in Slovenia
In Slovenia, an annual bear and wolf cull is in place with the purpose of reducing carnivore damages. Normally, experts
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Comeback of the Cantabrian brown bear
The Cantabrian brown bear population is on the increase. One of only two populations of brown bear found in South Western Europe, the population is under strain because of the isolated area they live in.
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Germany prepares for arrival of bears
Looking at the current populations of wolves and lynxes in Germany, it is a clear sign that there is room
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EU: Costs for livestock protection and damages can now be fully compensated
The European Commission has decided that farmers and livestock owners can now receive full compensation for investments and damages. More
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Allowing culling increases poaching
More and more countries demand that the European Union changes the protected status of large carnivores. The Flora-Fauna Habitats directive
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US Government undermines animal protection rights
Current political developments in the USA are threatening the country’s animal protection laws in multiple ways. Some of the laws
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Romanian Action Plan – Brown bear trophy hunting
In April 2018, Romania’s Minister of the Environment published an Action Plan for Conservation of the Brown Bear in Romania, which
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Bear management in Slovakia
The population of brown bears in Slovakia is subject to hunting, using an annual quota system. It is a management
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Exclusive interview with a Brown bear
Hi sorry, I see you’re eating, can I ask you some questions? Sure! If you don’t mind that I continue
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