1 Chinese medicine is the culprit Brown bears face poaching threats from numerous angles these days, but many are branches of the same tree: the never-ending wackiness of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Rhino tusks and South African lion bones are wildly popular remedies in China, and now, bear gall bladders are earning a killing. These gall … [Read more...] about Brown Bears and Poaching: 10 Facts
10 Bear Hotspots Inside Yellowstone Park
1 Fishing Bridge Located in Yellowstone's mid-east, Fishing Bridge is one of the park's most popular bear viewing sites. The bridge sits on the north-east shore of Yellowstone lake, shores which happen to be prime habitat for the bear's delicious staple of cutthroat trout. During spring, it's possible to witness dozens of grizzlies in action here at … [Read more...] about 10 Bear Hotspots Inside Yellowstone Park
The Top 10 Bear Headlines of 2011
1 All polar bears are Irish The headlines rang out all over the world. The origins of polar bears had finally been discovered - they were secretly Irish! No, they hadn't been spotted wearing green clothing and hats emblazed with four leaf clovers. Instead, fresh archaeological evidence indicated that all living polar bears were descended from brown … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Bear Headlines of 2011
Bears and Their Honey Obsession: 10 Facts
1 Do bears really love honey? The answer is undoubtedly yes! Many a true word is spoken in jest, and the classic tales of Winnie the Pooh were inspired by very real cases of bear-bee chaos. Ask any beekeeper living in grizzly country (or black bear country) and they'll tell you that bears regularly come knocking. Bears have an extremely keen sense of smell, and while … [Read more...] about Bears and Their Honey Obsession: 10 Facts
10 Facts About The Bear Mother/Cub Relationship
1 How it all begins Bears are a rare animal species to have delayed implantation, with the egg floating around freely in the uterus for nearly half a year. The peak bear mating season is May and June, but whether the fetus attaches to the uterine wall depends on whether mama bear fattens up sufficiently before hibernation kicks off. If she fails, then … [Read more...] about 10 Facts About The Bear Mother/Cub Relationship