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Bears Pictures - Threats
In North America, the population of black and brown Bears has dramatically decreased since the beginning of the 20th century. The main factors are poaching for the Asian medicinal market and habitat encroachment. Nowadays these species are common, but require special attention. In some states of the USA Bears are allowed to
be hunted, but the hunting season is restricted and not all methods of hunting are allowed. Spring hunting, baiting and other unethical methods are banned. Polar Bears are extremely water-dependent, so environmental pollution threatens this species greatly. Being the last in the food chain, these animals accumulate dangerous agents from food. The governments of the USA, Canada and Russia protect this species.
The Asian black Bear is almost extinct due to habitat destruction and poaching. The sloth and sun Bears are endangered due to the same reasons. The giant panda, the symbol of endangered species, also suffers from habitat destruction and lack of food.
Bears Pictures - Living in the Bear Country
Some animals get used to human food and begin to raid dumps and camping places searching for provisions. Some of these animals become dangerous and may even attack people. To avoid such unpleasant situations it is important to have a secure property. The house and the yard should be clear of Bear attractants, such as livestock feed, waste bins, fruit trees, rotten materials and other things. Bears are very intelligent and curious; they are even able to take the sealed containers with food from the windowsills and from cars.
Bears Pictures - Conservation Links
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Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Program - Washington State University site on Bear research and management.
Bear Trust International - General information, habitat conservation and education projects.
Bears Canada - Information about Bears in the wild, stories, and e-cards.
Black Bear Conservation Committee - Engaged in efforts to stop the decline of Louisiana Black Bears (Ursus americanus); site has a message board, research links, news, and a free CD about Bears and songbirds for educators.
Giant Panda Conservation Plan: Pandas in the Public Eye - American Zoo and Aquarium Association article about zoos' efforts to use the popularity of the panda to popularize species conservation in general.
Giant Pandas at the National Zoo - View pictures of the baby pandas at the national zoo in Washington D.C.
International Association for Bear Research and Management - A non-profit organization of biologists and others working with Bears. Site has Bear descriptions by species.
Polar Bears Alive - Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping polar Bears. On the left find links to Bear Facts, Polar Bear Maps, pictures in the Polar Bear Gallery, and Polar Bear FAQ.
Sierra Club Grizzly Bear Ecosystems Project - Working to protect and restore wild grizzly populations in the lower forty-eight United States and Canada.
Vital Ground Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of wild places, focusing on the Grizzly Bear habitat.
Yellowstone's Bears - Identification of Grizzly and Black Bears, viewing locations, guided tours, updates.
Bears Pictures - Related Links
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All About Bears - Information on all eight species of Bear, general Bear links and specific links regarding each individual type of Bear with pictures.
Bear Madness - Bear information, activities, tips from experts, links, photos and destinations for Bear viewing in Alaska.
Bears of the World - Provides information about all species of Bears. It covers biology, mythology, physiology, myths and media.
Brown Bear Viewing in Alaska - Offers Bear facts, destinations for viewing Bears in the wild, maps, photographs and specifics about a Bear photo safari in Homer, Alaska.
Grizzly Bear - Sedgwick County Zoo - Basic information about the grizzly Bear.
Internet Bear Den - Find grizzly and brown Bear information and pictures, as well as other items for those with an appreciation of Bears.
Japanese Brown Bears - Describes the physical characteristics of brown Bears found in Mt. Daisetsu National Park, Japan; also offers tips to avoid an attack.
Polar Bear Web Fan Club - A Polar Bear resource with links, news, pictures, humor and cartoons.
Polar Bears - Tales of the Great White (Polar) Bear from the National Wildlife Federation.
Shadow of The Bear - Photos and information about the Kodiak brown Bear, Ursus arctos middendorffi.
Sloth Bears - Brief information about Melursus ursinus.
