Ethology

Mammalia

The Language of Ears and Eyes — The Art of Bear Communication

How do bears communicate? Discover the silent language of the family Ursidae. From ear positions and bluff charges to scent marking and pedal glands, explore how bears negotiate the wild without saying a word.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

Cognitive Complexity — The Thinking Predator

How smart are bears? Explore the cognitive world of the family Ursidae. From problem-solving and tool use to their incredible long-term memory, discover why bears are the thinking predators of the wild.
2026.02.19
Mammalia
Mammalia

A World of Scents — The Power to Read the Unseen

Explore the extraordinary sense of smell in bears (Ursidae). Learn about the anatomy of their nasal cavity, their ability to track scents over 20 miles, and how they "see" a world composed of invisible chemical signatures.
2026.02.19
Mammalia