1 The adventures of Kit Carson Born in 1809, Kit Carson was one of America's most legendary mountain men, one time duelling a Frenchman for the rights to marry a Native American, and barely surviving when a bullet grazed the top of his head. In 1834, Carson followed a set of tracks through the Colorado Rockies, where he found and shot a gigantic elk. But almost … [Read more...] about 10 Bear Attacks Where Climbing Trees Succeeded
The Extinct Cave Bear: 10 Facts
1 Once roamed all of Europe It's no secret that the cave bear is a legendary, extinct animal, which was an everpresent part of ancient cavemen's lives. The dates are far from nailed down, but the cave bear probably lived from around 1 million years ago to 24,000 years ago. The extinction was later than the Neanderthals, but significantly earlier than … [Read more...] about The Extinct Cave Bear: 10 Facts
Brown Bear Fight Scenarios: Versus Gorillas, Tigers…
1 Versus a polar bear Few questions have been asked on the internet more. Who would win in a fight - the brown bear, or its close cousin the polar bear? The polar bear certainly has a size advantage, weighing 800-1200 pounds on average compared to the brown bear's 400-800, and with a superior height of 9.5 feet versus 8 feet. Hours, months or even … [Read more...] about Brown Bear Fight Scenarios: Versus Gorillas, Tigers…
The Top 10 Bear Headlines Of 2012
1 Brown bear steals 100 beers Norway, 2012. The Nilsen family were relaxing in their Oslo home, waiting patiently for the long hunting season to come. They would be based out of their 26-square foot cabin in Jarfjord in the country's frozen north-east, which the family had stocked with a hearty supply of meals, snacks and beer. But when Even Nilsen's … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Bear Headlines Of 2012
Brown Bear Evolution: 10 Things We Know
1 The bear family tree of 2022 Before we delve into the mysterious world of long extinct bear species, you first need to understand the bear situation today. All surviving bear species are grouped into the wide family of Ursidae, which is itself divided into Ailuropodinae for giant pandas, Tremarctinae for the spectacled bear, and ursinae for all other … [Read more...] about Brown Bear Evolution: 10 Things We Know