(ANIMAL VIDEO) A Maple Ridge, B.C., resident recently caught an unusual sight on video: a bear breaking into a pickup truck. Watch this sneaky bear get into a little trouble. — Global Animal
Tag Archives | Black Bears
UPDATE: Boo Boo The Bear Rescued From Wildfire, Returns Home
(ANIMAL RESCUE) A four-month-old orphan black bear cub is on his way to recovery after firefighters rescued him from an Idaho wildfire that destroyed more than 250,000 acres in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The bear, nicknamed Boo Boo, was discovered clinging to a Fir tree and hobbling on his paws two weeks ago while firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Fish and Game were battling the Mustang Complex Fire north of Boise. Suffering from second-degree burns and blisters on all four paws, Boo Boo was immediately taken to the Garden Valley Ranger Station where Wildlife veterinarian Mark Drew tended to the bear’s injuries. Read on for more on Boo Boo’s recovery. — Global Animal
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A World First: Bear Undergoes Brain Surgery
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Champa, a three-year-old Asiatic black bear, recently became the first of her kind to undergo brain surgery. The black bear, or moon bear, was becoming erratic, not socializing with other bears, and slowly going blind. In most countries she would have been put to sleep, but in Laos—where strong Buddhist traditions of animal and human equality are put in place—this was not an option. So instead, Champa underwent six hours of keyhole surgery. The lucky moon bear is now successfully recovering at the Free the Bears sanctuary and has even begun to socialize. Read on to find out more about this wonderful medical pioneer. — Global Animal
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Michigan Governor Approves Bear Cub Petting Zoos (VIDEO)
(ANIMAL WELFARE) Michigan will soon allow its residents and visitors to interact with bear cubs after Republican Governor Rick Snyder approved a “bear cub petting zoo” bill on Tuesday. Originally called the Large Carnivore Act which prohibited people to have direct contact with carnivores, the amended measure will now permit the public to pet, hold, feed, and take pictures with bear cubs up to 36 weeks old and weighing up to 90 pounds. Fortunately, the measure only applies to businesses that already offer bear petting and will not lead to a spike in bear petting zoos across the state. However, it should be obvious the bill is neither safe for humans nor the cubs as it compromises animal welfare as well as public safety. Read on to learn about the reasons for the amended measure and watch the video below of visitors playing with bear cubs to judge for yourself. — Global Animal
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City Coexists With Bears
(WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS) CALIFORNIA — A 300-lb black bear was spotted strolling through residential neighborhoods heading towards the freeway in Montrose, CA. Highway patrol stopped traffic and a deputy helicopter monitored the scene while waiting for Fish and Game officials to arrive. The bear was successfully tranquilized and officials delivered him to a location deep in the Los Angeles National Forest. Although bear sightings are common this time of year, Montrose has a unique mindset towards encounters with their furry four-legged neighbors. Read on for more information. — Global Animal
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Bears Are Smart, Thinks Science
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) ALABAMA — New research suggests black bears can interact with a touch-screen computer for a yummy reward, proving their intelligence to the scientific community. At Alabama’s Mobile Zoo, researchers found that bears can distinguish between the number of dots on a screen when associated with different colors and sounds. Never mind the known facts that bears can find food, locate mates, sense danger with their incredible sense of smell, cover their tracks from hunters, and remember where they encountered food ten years ago. Read on to learn more about how scientists are testing animal intelligence. — Global Animal
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Menstrual Myth Debunked: Bears Don’t Care
(ANIMAL MYTH) According to new research published by the National Park Service, women have no more reason to fear bears than men do. The age-old myth that bears are attracted by female menstrual odors turns out to be nothing more than an urban legend. Studies conducted on black and grizzly bears found that the female odor did not attract bears more than any other smell. Read on for why this unjustified fear most likely originates from female stereotyping, and why polar bears could be the exception to the new finding. — Global Animal
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Bear Cub Walks Into Shopping Mall (VIDEO)
(WILDLIFE SAFETY) PENNSYLVANIA — Sears shoppers at a Pittsburgh mall were surprised to see a one-year-old black bear walk through the store’s revolving doors on Saturday. The cub was first spotted in the parking lot where some horrible people were chasing her with their cars. When the frightened cub retreated into the mall, it was promptly evacuated and wildlife conservation officers were called in to handle the situation. Read on for more on this little bear’s big adventure. — Global Animal
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