Conservation

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

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

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

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

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

The Giant Panda — The Zen Specialist of the Bamboo Forest

Explore the unique biology of the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Discover the secret of their "sixth digit," the inefficiency of their carnivore gut on a bamboo diet, and the science behind their iconic black-and-white coat.

2026.02.19

Mammalia

The Asiatic Black Bear — The Moon of the Oriental Forests

Discover the Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus). Explore the meaning of their crescent moon chest patch, their incredible tree-nesting behavior, and the conservation challenges facing the "Moon Bear" across Asia.

2026.02.19

Mammalia

Territories and Ranges — Mapping the Wild

Where do bears live? Explore the global distribution of the eight bear species, the science of home ranges, and how bears navigate habitats from the Arctic tundra to the Andean cloud forests.

2026.02.19

Mammalia