(ANIMAL PICTURES) Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in the world—human and otherwise. As an ode to dads, here’s a list and photo gallery of the top ten most notable animal dads. Weigh in on the poll and tell us which animal you think is the best father. And better yet, send to the dads in your life, asking (or telling) which animal dad he most resembles. — Global Animal
(POLAR BEARS) According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) the polar bear population has decreased by over 30 percent over 45 years. Not only do these bears suffer from a dwindling environment, but they face other pressures as well. The good news is that polar bears seem to be finding a way to adapt to their conditions. However, whether or not that adaptation leads to the disappearance of what we know as the polar bear today, remains in question. Continue reading to find out what the future holds for the polar bear. — Global Animal
(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
(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
(WILD LIFE) MONTANA — Considering raising chickens in your yard? These incidents might cause you to rethink that. Garbage is no longer the number one attractor of grizzly bears. The bears are flocking to chicken coops, often resulting in their own deaths as officials claim they pose a threat to humans. This has recently become more common, especially as people raise livestock without proper housing, essentially inviting predators in. Read on to learn where we should place the blame and what precautions officials urge residents to take. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — A hiker observing a mother bear with cubs faced a hungry mountain lion, and survived. Robert Biggs, 69, was bear watching when a mountain lion pounced on him from behind, latching itself to his backpack. After wrestling with the cat, Biggs protected himself as best he could until suddenly the mother bear appeared, ripping the cat away from him. After the two big predators battled, the cat and the mother bear ran off. Read on to learn about Robert Briggs’ unlikely hero. — Global Animal
(BEAR SAFETY) Although you are more likely to be struck by lightning then mauled by a bear, it never hurts to be prepared! So before you go on that hike or camping trip, prepare yourself for an encounter in a way that will leave both you and the bear unharmed. Bear spray, a mace-type substance, has been proven to be the most effective way to deal with a bear encounter, leaving humans and bears unharmed 98 percent of the time. Read more on bear spray below! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ATTACK) IDAHO — John Wallace found himself in a deadly situation with a bear when he went against campground warnings in Yellowstone National Park. His death was extremely unfortunate, and preventable. The bear hasn’t been identified, but park rangers found a mother bear with cubs consuming his remains. As a precautionary measure, the mother was euthanized while her cubs were sent to a sanctuary. Read on about this horrible tragedy, and to learn about how safety can save your life, and a bear’s. — Global Animal
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