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
Bears By Location
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
M13 The Swiss Mayhem Bear: 2011-2013
1 M13, the early days For 100 years since the last one died in 1904, Switzerland had been almost completely free of bears. Like Austria, it was once a notorious bear heartland, with medieval farmers looking over their shoulders constantly, until the population was completely eradicated by government sponsored hunting. Occasionally though, a bear would … [Read more...] about M13 The Swiss Mayhem Bear: 2011-2013
The Brown Bears of Japan: 10 Facts
1 Brown bears up north, black down south Japan has an estimated 2200-6500 brown bears as of 2021, and except for zoos, and pet bears which the police haven't noticed, they're all located on the large northerly island of Hokkaido. Meanwhile, the main island of Honshu has no brown bears, but a huge amount of Asiatic black bears. The reason … [Read more...] about The Brown Bears of Japan: 10 Facts
10 Facts About The Colorado Grizzly
1 Now extinct, but once common Barring a miracle, there are currently no wild grizzly bears roaming the state of Colorado. The last confirmed sighting was 1979, but just as the fur traps and wooden lodges of 19th century mountain men gave way to steel skyscrapers and GPS collars, the bear situation in Colorado was once very different. 500 years ago, the range of the … [Read more...] about 10 Facts About The Colorado Grizzly