I love bears. We must preserve them

[Estro Felino]

It's heartbreaking how these beautiful animals are more and more threatened by extinction.
Europe used to be filled with bears.
The Alps, Switzerland, Austria...bears everywhere.
The situation, as you can see is dramatic. The biggest populations remain in the Balkans, in Slovenian mountains, and in Eastern Europe...in Slovakia and the Carpathian area.

We need to do something.
I love bears ...they are like giant teddy bears...so fluffy and tender.
And they are omnivores, they would rather eat cakes all day, than a steak. I can promise you that.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I think it would be sacrilege not to have an OP like this and not tag @Wu Wei, especially since he's clearly in the YouTube video.

That said, if memory serves, grizzlies are the only endangered species here in the States, currently at "threatened" status. Black and brown bears, last I checked, were listed under "least concern."

 

[Estro Felino]

That said, if memory serves, grizzlies are the only endangered species here in the States, currently at "threatened" status. Black and brown bears, last I checked, were listed under "least concern."

What is the behavior of these two species?

I know the Marsican bear is one of the most harmless on Earth.
They fear human presence...so it's impossible to even pet them.
A friend of mine even tried to reach them and pet them...but they flee at the speed of light.

 

[SalixIncendium]

What is the behavior of these two species?

Docile, but aggressive when surprised or threatened. Of the two, brown bears are the more aggressive.

 

[Subduction Zone]

My brother's place was visited by a black bear about a month ago. Just passing through. Luckily he got it on video.

 

[Revoltingest]

I love bears ...they are like giant teddy bears...so fluffy and tender.

Like @Wu Wei...

 

[anna.]

 

[Viker]

Like @Wu Wei...

He must be hungover. He acts like I feel.

 

[anna.]

I love bears ...they are like giant teddy bears...so fluffy and tender.
And they are omnivores, they would rather eat cakes all day, than a steak. I can promise you that.

Here in the U.S., bears can be very dangerous. The most recent person killed by a bear was in July, near Yellowstone. Sometimes the attacks are unprovoked and sometimes people have put themselves in unnecessary danger and paid the price (Timothy Treadwell comes to mind). Humans have done their best to wipe out the natural world, and need to do whatever can be done to repair the damage, but there's nature out there that doesn't want to be petted, and I certainly don't want to pet a bear. Or a bison. Or a moose. Wild animals aren't pets, and yet that doesn't stop people from feeding them, which causes a lot of the problems with wild animals that later have to be put down because they're no longer afraid of humans.

 

[Twilight Hue]

It's absolutely astonishing on how people think Bears are these fluffy friendly misunderstand animals.

Hint: they are not.

[WARNING VERY GRAPHIC] The Last Few Horrifying Minutes Of 'Grizzly Man' Timothy Treadwell's Life Caught On Tape

Facebook Twitter * (Disclaimer: This video content below is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is highly graphic in nature viewer discretion is advised) * There are several reasons why you do not approach, or attempt to get any where near a bear, they are apex predators...

greatamericanoutdoors.com

 

[anna.]

It's absolutely astonishing on how people think Bears are these fluffy friendly misunderstand animals.

Hint: they are not.

[WARNING VERY GRAPHIC] The Last Few Horrifying Minutes Of 'Grizzly Man' Timothy Treadwell's Life Caught On Tape

Facebook Twitter * (Disclaimer: This video content below is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is highly graphic in nature viewer discretion is advised) * There are several reasons why you do not approach, or attempt to get any where near a bear, they are apex predators...

greatamericanoutdoors.com

I can't listen to that because I already know the story behind it and it gave me nightmares. I've had a bear encounter in the Sierra that was too close for comfort (mama bear and cub) and don't ever want another.

 

[Wu Wei]

I think it would be sacrilege not to have an OP like this and not tag @Wu Wei, especially since he's clearly in the YouTube video.

That said, if memory serves, grizzlies are the only endangered species here in the States, currently at "threatened" status. Black and brown bears, last I checked, were listed under "least concern."

Grizzly bears in the 48 contiguous states are currently protected as a threatened species. It is illegal to harm, harass or kill these bears, except in cases of self-defense or the defense of others. There are less than 1,500 grizzlies left in the lower 48 states and about 31,000 in Alaska.

Black bears and brown bears are not threatened

Polar bears are not classified as endangered at present, but that doesn't mean their populations aren't vulnerable.

 

[Wu Wei]

Like @Wu Wei...

Thats a griz... at least get it right meatbag

I'd be the one on the right...ironically the meatbag is on the left

 

[Revoltingest]

Thats a griz... at least get it right meatbag

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I'd be the one on the right...ironically the meatbag is on the left

Meh...all bears look alike.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

It's heartbreaking how these beautiful animals are more and more threatened by extinction.
Europe used to be filled with bears.
The Alps, Switzerland, Austria...bears everywhere.
The situation, as you can see is dramatic. The biggest populations remain in the Balkans, in Slovenian mountains, and in Eastern Europe...in Slovakia and the Carpathian area.



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We need to do something.
I love bears ...they are like giant teddy bears...so fluffy and tender.
And they are omnivores, they would rather eat cakes all day, than a steak. I can promise you that.

Me, too. Bears are sacred, holy beings to me. The brown bear is my totem animal. They were widely worshipped by humans. I think we should go back to that. I would view being visited by a bear as a blessing from the Gods.

 

[Estro Felino]

Meh...all bears look alike.

Lol...no.
The Marsican is a puppy compared to the American brown bear.

 

[Revoltingest]

Lol...no.
The Marsican is a puppy compared to the American brown bear.

Marzipan is actually a candy.
Although one can make a bear out of it.

 

[Estro Felino]

Marzipan is actually a candy.
Although one can make a bear out of it.

definitely smaller than the American bears.

 

[Wu Wei]

Meh...all bears look alike.

to be expected from a bearist such as yourself

 

[Revoltingest]

Wow, that was thrilling....NOT!