2026-02

Mammalia

The Future of the Wild — A Legacy in the Balance

What is the future for bears? In the final chapter of our series, we explore rewilding, genetic resilience, and the cultural shifts necessary to ensure that the family Ursidae thrives for another million years.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Coexistence in the Anthropocene — Sharing the Landscape

Learn the strategies for living safely in bear country. From bear-resistant trash cans and electric fencing to wildlife corridors and aversive conditioning, discover how we can share the landscape in the Anthropocene.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Hybridization in a Changing World — Blurring the Lines of Species

What happens when Polar bears and Grizzlies mate? Explore the science of hybridization, the impact of climate change on species boundaries, and the genetic future of bears in a warming world.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Conservation and Captivity — The Ethics of the Cage

Examine the complex role of captivity in bear conservation. From modern zoo enrichment and genetic arks to the challenges of orphan rehabilitation and the sanctuary movement.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Forensic Tracking — The Silent Witnesses of the Wild

Discover the latest techniques in bear research. From DNA hair snags and environmental DNA (eDNA) to hormonal analysis of scat, learn how forensic science is protecting the wild without disturbing it.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

The Salmon Connection — The Pulse of the Great Forest

Explore the biological wonder of the Salmon-Forest Cycle. Learn how bears act as a bridge between the ocean and the woods, distributing marine-derived nitrogen that fuels the growth of giant ancient trees.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Keystone of the Ecosystem — The Gardeners of the Wild

Why are bears called keystone species? Discover how bears act as forest gardeners through seed dispersal, soil aeration, and nutrient cycling, supporting the survival of countless other plants and animals.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Bears in Western Myth and Lore — From Starry Heavens to Childhood Rooms

Trace the evolution of the bear in Western culture. Explore the myth of Ursa Major, the fury of Norse Berserkers, the medieval dethroning of the Bear King, and the modern history of the Teddy Bear.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Indigenous Wisdom and Totems — The Kinship of the Fur

Explore the deep spiritual connection between indigenous cultures and bears. From the Ainu Iomante ceremony to the Totems of the Pacific Northwest and the legend of the Bear Mother, discover how the bear became a sacred relative to humanity.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Bears of the Ice Age — The Lost Titans

Step back into the Pleistocene to meet the extinct giants of the bear family. From the terrifying Giant Short-faced Bear of North America to the herbivorous Cave Bear of Europe, discover why these titans vanished and what they left behind.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
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