Grizzly bear conservation is as much about human relationships as it is the animals

Whether people are hunters can have a big effect.

Alexander L. Metcalf, Associate Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, University of Montana • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~9 min

Study: Climate Change Diet Not Good for Polar Bears

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 19, 2024 ~4 min


Longer summers put polar bears at risk for starvation

Polar bears stranded on land due to ice loss risk starvation, researchers report.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Feb. 14, 2024 ~6 min

Nature award for polar bear photo shows that images of these magnificent creatures still have the power to move people

Image of the majestic creatures remain powerful communicators of humanity’s connection with nature.

Samuel Shaw, Lecturer in History of Art, The Open University • conversation
Feb. 12, 2024 ~7 min

Which zoo animals are most active in winter and what times are best to see them?

Not all animals retreat to their shelters in cold weather.

Samantha Ward, Associate Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Dec. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Grizzly bear internal clocks keep ticking in hibernation

Grizzly bears' circadian rhythm keeps on ticking, even when they are in hibernation, a new study shows.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Nov. 16, 2023 ~6 min

Team links greenhouse gas emissions to polar bear survival

A new study connects greenhouse gas emissions to polar bear population declines, enabling greater protections under Endangered Species Act.

Hannah Hickey-U. Washington • futurity
Sept. 1, 2023 ~8 min

Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environment

Setting guidelines for human coexistence with carnivores usually falls to local community leaders. An expert explains why the federal government should step in.

Neil Carter, Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 22, 2023 ~10 min


Sun bears appear so human-like they are mistaken for people in suits – experts explain

People refuse to believe the videos of sun bears at Huangzhou zoo are real bears .

Dingzhen Liu, Professor of Zoo Animal Behaviour, Beijing Normal University • conversation
Aug. 17, 2023 ~6 min

Maps mark where Italian bears and people can coexist

Less than two hours' drive from Rome, bears still roam the woods. New maps aim to promote coexistence between endangered bears and people.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Aug. 16, 2023 ~9 min

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