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BEARS OF THE WORLD CLICK bear image to see more details Andean or spectacled bear (Tremarctus ornatus) Andean bears are South America's only bears and live in a variety of mountain habitats. Also known as the spectacled bear for the rings of white or light fur around its eyes, which can look like eyeglasses (or spectacles) against the rest of the bear's black or dark brown fur. American black bear (Ursus americanus) This North American bear is medium-sized, usually black with a brown muzzle, lacks a shoulder hump, and often has a white patch on the chest. Black bears inhabit forests of coniferous and deciduous trees, as well as open alpine habitats where there are no brown bears. Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) This bear’s scientific name literally means "moon bear of Tibet." It is a medium sized bear, jet black fur with a thick mane-like ruff around their neck. In addition to the yellow moon on their chest, they have a brown or tan muzzle and a whitish chin. They live in the heavily forested mountainous areas and moist tropical forests in southern Asia. Brown bear (Ursus arctos) Brown bears are the most widely distributed bears in the world. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Brown bears have a bulky muscle mass located above the shoulders. This hump is designed to power the forelimbs and makes them exceptionally powerful diggers. This is one of the features that distinguishes them from the more common North American black bear which lacks such a shoulder hump. Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanolueca) The giant panda’s scientific name means black and white bear. Giant pandas have a distinctive black and white coat, with black fur around their eyes and on their ears, muzzle, legs and shoulders. Their thick, wooly coat helps to keep them warm in their cool mountain homes. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) The polar bear is the largest species of all bears. Found in Arctic regions they are considered to be marine mammals. In fact, Ursus maritimus (the polar bear's binomial name) means "sea bear." They are excellent swimmers and can swim up to 60 miles without rest. Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) Sloth bears have a long shaggy, black coat with a white or yellow V shaped marking on their chest. At an early age they lose their 2 front upper incisors, creating a very useful gap through which they can suck insects. Sun bear (Helarctos malyanus) The Sun bear is smallest bear species in the world whose name is derived from the golden colored crescent shaped patch of fur on its chest. It is also known as the honey bear because of its extreme fondness of honey.

a4e7c00d-4b71-497a-96d5-321ba43a5995 Sociobiology, the Abridged Edition “An evolutionary event” wrote John Pfeiffer in the New York Times Book Review when Sociobiology was published in 1975, “announcing for all who can hear that we are on the verge of breakthroughs in the effort to understand our place in the scheme of things.” Praised by many and damned by some, Sociobiology provided the framework for a new science―the study of the biological basis for social behavior in every species, from the lowliest amoeba colony to modern human society. In this abridged edition, Edward O. Wilson trims his monumental work to its essential argument and most compelling examples. He retains the full basic structure of the original book, while eliminating the technical discussions and data summaries. Because of the unusual amount of interest and commentary it has generated, the final chapter on human social behavior remains virtually intact. The book has been completely reset to accommodate a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 format, and Sarah Landry's superb drawings of animal societies still accompany the text. New students and general readers can discover for themselves what sociobiology is all about and why there is so much furor surrounding it. Edward O. Wilson March 12, 1980 384 Pages:

df5d0d4b-e17f-46e9-87b0-852a466fab66 BLACK BEAR DIET Round-leaved Dogwood Cornus rugosa Mid-August to late September Summer A perennial shrub, round-leafed dogwood grows best with moderate moisture to somewhat dry, in part shade, sun, upland deciduous and mixed forests, thickets and rocky slopes. The berries start green and turn pale blue or whitish as they mature and are a main food for bears in late summer/early fall.

SAFEGUARDING WILDLIFE FROM TRASH Not only do they make a mess when scavenging through garbage, animals can often eat things they shouldn't. Securing your garbage ensures that local wildlife do not get used to supplementing their diets with human food. The Minnesota DNR advises that trash cans be locked inside a shed or garage (not a screened porch) until the morning of pickup. If there is not a secure building to put trash cans in, erect an energized fence around trash. Bear Warriors United of Oviedo, Florida has generously sent us Bear Care Packages with the materials to add straps to foil wildlife from getting into garbage. Thank you Bear Warriors! The BearTeam will be testing these in 2022 to see how effective they are with northern Minnesota wildlife. Watch the Bear Straps in Action! Watch this yearling bear in Oviedo (Florida) try to commandeer the garbage out of a trash can retrofitted with the bear straps Bear Warriors United gives out as a free service to communities. Watch Watch how a property owner near Ely recently stymied a bear with simple mesh straps BearTeam members will also be experimenting with other methods of securing trash cans to compare effectiveness. We'll post the results as we learn. Watch how to install straps to make trash cans wildlife resistant How To Make Most Trash Cans Bear Resistant Nov 18, 2016 Adding resistance to most trash cans bear resistance Feb 29, 2020

a40b4109-e98f-466d-ae43-dc4c91f22391 Straddle Marking One way bears leave scent is by straddling saplings and bushes as they walk.

b86bd33f-51f2-47c1-9063-129c11c591c6 Living With Bears: A Practical Guide to Bear Country Colorado author Linda Masterson dispels myths, replaces fear with respect, and lays the foundation for improving human-black bear relations with an inside look at the fascinating world of these highly intelligent, adaptable and resourceful animals found in 41 U.S. states and every province in Canada. With over 900,000 black bears roaming North America today, people from Florida to British Columbia are encountering bears more often, and as a result, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. This guidebook to life in bear country is packed with a wealth of useful and often surprising information, and down-to-earth advice from bear experts all over the continent, along with real-life stories from wildlife managers, organizations and communities who've discovered creative, workable ways for people and bears to share space. Linda Masterson April 1, 2006 256 Pages:

7acd16f1-8803-4bd5-9f20-656609ad48f7 Bearwalker of the Northwoods Myths about black bears have been around since recorded time. Even today, misunderstandings persist. Dr. Lynn Rogers uses trust instead of traps and tranquilizers to enter the world of wild black bears. See black bears as they have never before been filmed, in this riveting 1-hour documentary from the makers of Planet Earth. ‘Bearwalker of the Northwoods’ continues to change people’s attitudes about black bears forever. Humor, charm, beauty, and tears in equal measure. A BBC/Ted Oakes wide-screen film. A world television event. NTSC format to play in North America. October 28, 2009 Pages:

e73c6bd6-754e-49d9-9211-8f712fb06dd7 The Phantom Grizzly What's it like to come eyeball-to-eyeball with a wild bear inside its den? Or to be stalked through moonlit mountains by a grizzly? Find out in this spellbinding memoir by bear expert Stephen F. Stringham. From his first encounter as a toddler to nearly 20,000 more over his career, Stringham has experienced North America's bears as few others have. Now he invites you along on his extraordinary adventures tracking, studying, and sometimes barely escaping these powerful predators. Trek into remote wildernesses to assist groundbreaking bear research. Marvel at mysterious behaviors decoded through painstaking science. Feel your pulse quicken during thrilling mishaps narrowly survived. But most of all, prepare to have your perceptions shaken as Stringham delves deep into the minds of bears, overturning damaging myths and revealing the remarkable intelligence of these animals. The Phantom Grizzly offers an insider's view into the hidden world of bears, brimming with revelatory insights from a lifetime devoted to understanding them. Come face-to-face with bears through the eyes of an expert striving to transform our relationship with nature's most awe-inspiring inhabitants. If you're ready to venture far beyond the ordinary - to glimpse the wonder of bears in a whole new light - then this powerful book is waiting. Stephen F. Stringham February 26, 2025 168 Pages:

467acb8d-3213-488c-81bc-6c3100260588 BLACK BEAR DIET Coralroot Orchid Corallorhiza spp. Occasionally Eaten Black bears eat the fleshy roots of the coralroot orchid occasionally. These orchids grow in Alpine or subalpine zones, bogs, disturbed habitats(ie: clear cut or fire), forests, meadows, swamps, tundra, woodlands.

BEARS IN THE NEWS The Minnesota Star Tribune By Karen Tolkkinen October 23, 2024 Tolkkinen: Why I lost my fear of black bears Button Lemonadist By Erik Ness July 03, 2024 The Black Bears Are Alright Button Duluth News Tribune By John Myers May 06, 2024 Forest Service imposes new food storage rules in Boundary Waters Button Washington Post By Kate Morgan October 10, 2023 Black bears in the backyard: Why they’re everywhere, and what to do Button The Conversation By Neil Carter August 22, 2023 Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environment Button The Ely ECHO By Elizabeth Granger Mesabi Tribune August 19, 2023 North American Bear Center in Ely ranked No. 4 museum in Minnesota by Tripadvisor Button TIMBERJAY Marshall Helmberger July 19, 2023 BERRY ABUNDANT Button Mountain Journal by Todd Wilkinson May 18, 2023 Famous Jackson Hole Grizzly 399 Wows Again, But Now What? Button TIMBERJAY By Marshall Helmberger May 3, 2023 Late spring prompts more bear complaints Button TIMBERJAY By Marshall Helmberger September 14, 2022 Bear registrations drop sharply, as anticipated Button TIMBERJAY By Marshall Helmberger August 24, 2022 Advantage goes to bears as season opens Sept. 1 Button TIMBERJAY Marshall Helmberger July 22, 2022 Berry Bonanza Button TIMBERJAY By Marshall Helmberger March 30, 2022 Do bears need a break? Button The Ely ECHO Ely Echo Newspapers April 1, 2022 Prevent conflicts with bears with these spring tips from the DNR Button TIMBERJAY Marshall Helmberger September 22, 2021 Are bears in trouble in NE? Button Bring Me The News Shaymus McLaughlin June 15, 2021 Black bears at the bird feeder Button Omere By Gosia Bryja May 15, 2021 Black Bears Do Not Deserve This Fate Button Bring Me The News Joe Nelson August 17, 2020 More 'bear-human conflicts' Button Duluth News Tribune By John Myers August 13, 2020 Dumpster-diving bears becoming a burden in Northeastern Minnesota Button ABC News By Julia Jacobo September 5, 2019 Black bear attacks on humans are rare but often begin as scuffles with dogs, experts say Button