Bear news, features and articles
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Yellowstone Grizzlies Lose Endangered StatusYellowstone grizzly bears were stripped of their endangered status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Hiking in Bear Country? How to Prevent an AttackBear attacks are rare, but when news of bear aggression hits the airwaves, even avid adventurers may wonder what's the best way to escape the long and curved claws of such a wild animal.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Sweating the Details: Polar Bear Hits the Treadmill for ScienceA polar bear at the San Diego Zoo named Tatqiq recently went the extra mile to help scientific research.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Hunt Kicks Off for 'Teddy Bear' Marsupial and Other 'Lost' SpeciesThe species, which haven't been seen for years or decades, include pink-headed ducks, red-thighed monkeys and a seahorse no one's ever seen in the wild.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Why Are Pandas Black and White?The giant panda's distinctive black-and-white fur makes it one of the most recognizable animals on the planet. But why does it have this unique coloring?
By Laura Geggel Published
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Scientist Dons Polar Bear Costume to Stalk Musk Oxen in the ArcticOpinion How is rapid warming in the Arctic affecting animals that are adapted to cold? A wildlife biologist is using many techniques to find out, including stalking muskoxen in a polar bear costume.
By Joel Berger Published
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Bear Necessities: Andean Bears Call Machu Picchu HomeMachu Picchu, site of historic Incan ruins and a popular destination for tourists, is also a favorite destination for South America's only native bear species — the Andean bear.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Polar Bear Body Cam Shows Predator's POVEating, swimming and playing — a body cam reveals a polar bear's life.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Facts About Red PandasRed pandas are small mammals with long, fluffy tails and red and white markings. They are not related to giant pandas.
By Alina Bradford Published
