1 The rare Middle Eastern bear The giant double continent of Eurasia has 8 official brown bear subspecies, although the number is up for debate. Common ones include the Eurasian (or European) brown bear and the East Siberian brown bear, and rare ones include the Tibetan blue bear and critically endangered Gobi bear. The Syrian brown bear has the … [Read more...] about All You Need To Know About Syrian Brown Bears
Brown Bears In Austria: The Story So Far
1 Austria was once true bear country Today, the alpine country of Austria is similar to most western European nations in that its brown bears are completely extinct, with the only sightings being strays from neighbouring countries. But 500 years ago, it was very different. Austria has 1003 buildings, roads or locations named after bears, similarly to … [Read more...] about Brown Bears In Austria: The Story So Far
Brown Bears Vs Gorillas: Who Would Win? (The Classic Debate)
1 Bear claws Imagine that Freddy Krueger was not only real, but a whole race of Freddy Kruegers existed. And imagine that they were 800 pound monsters with brown fur who didn't bother with the whole dream-invading nonsense. That's what a nervous silverback gorilla faces the moment he steps into battle on a windy Alaskan mountaintop or a circular … [Read more...] about Brown Bears Vs Gorillas: Who Would Win? (The Classic Debate)
10 Bear Cam Tales From Brooks Falls, Alaska
Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska is home to the famous bear cam, a globally popular webcam operated by rangers where enthusiasts can watch the bears hunting for salmon 24/7. For a few months each summer, you can watch the local bears' antics every day, including various returning cast members. But few have the time or energy to glue their eyes to the screen all … [Read more...] about 10 Bear Cam Tales From Brooks Falls, Alaska
10 Polar Bear Hotspots Worldwide
1 Churchill, Manitoba A Canadian town of 900, where car doors are kept unlocked and all citizens walk around with two heavy rocks in their pocket. Why? Because Churchill, on the west coast of the ice-choked Hudson Bay, lies directly in the polar bear community's annual migration route. For six weeks in October and November every year, dozens of … [Read more...] about 10 Polar Bear Hotspots Worldwide