Posted by kittymowmow in Animals, Endangered Species, Mammals on 02 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Man fends off polar bear with a shovel

Man fends off polar bear with a shovel
A polar bear was no match for a man from southeastern Labrador who sent the animal packing with the help of a shovel and a gun. Ed Dyson of Black Tickle says the bear approached his small dog on Tuesday outside his house. The bear then continued toward Dyson,...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Mammals, Science & Tech, Veterinary Medicine, Zoos on 01 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Bears, Gazelles And Rats Inspire New Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment

Almost three percent of all Americans suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). But when do you cross the line between a neurotic compulsion to check your email every five minutes and mental illness? According to new Tel Aviv University research, the best...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Conservation, Endangered Species, Mammals, Television, Zoos on 12 9th, 2008 | No Comments

Boot Knut: Berlin’s birthday bear faces eviction

Knut the superstar polar bear turns two on Friday looking nothing like the button-eyed ball of white fluff who captured hearts around the world. The star of the Berlin Zoo is a fully grown bear with yellowish fur who, at 440 pounds, has grown too big for his enclosure. Worried...
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Posted by Lauren in Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians on 10 1st, 2008 | No Comments

Limit Animal Handouts to the Zoo; Keep Wildlife Wild

“You’re creating a hazard for yourself, your neighbors and the animals,” FWC biologist Anni Mitchell said. “It’s a thrill to have animals eat from your hand, but you need to limit that experience to captive animals.” Feeding wildlife can cause animals...
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Posted by Lauren in Conservation, Endangered Species, Mammals, Science & Tech on 10 1st, 2008 | No Comments

Hearing tests for polar bears

Scientists in California are testing the hearing of polar bears to try to find out whether the noises associated with melting Arctic ice could affect their ability to survive. In the wild, polar bears live in one of the quietest places on Earth. For much of the...
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Posted by Lauren in Mammals on 10 1st, 2008 | No Comments

Black Bear Visits South Lake Tahoe Hospital

Patients and doctors at a hospital at Lake Tahoe had a bit of a scare last week when a bear paid a visit. The California black bear strolled through the first set of automatic sliding glass doors at Barton Memorial Hospital's main entrance. The hospital's surveillance...
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Posted by Lauren in Creepy Crawlies, Mammals on 09 29th, 2008 | No Comments

Grizzly bear trapped near Simms

State and federal wildlife managers trapped a 575-pound grizzly bear Tuesday night near Simms. The bear, which was raiding beehives, is estimated to be 4 1/2 years old. Officials believe the bear probably followed the Sun River from the Rocky Mountain Front in search...
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Posted by Lauren in Mammals on 09 5th, 2008 | No Comments

Stella McCartney To Design Humane Hats For The Queen’s Guards?

Rumors are swirling over a possible resolution to the controversy surrounding the use of real bear fur for the hats of Buckingham Palace Guardsmen. Over the past couple years, we’ve covered extensively the efforts made by celebrities and organizations like PETA...
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Posted by Lauren in Endangered Species, Underwater on 08 27th, 2008 | No Comments

Polar Bears Found Swimming Miles From Alaskan Coast

An aerial survey by government scientists in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea has recently found at least nine polar bears swimming in open water – with one at least 60 miles from shore – raising concern among wildlife experts about their survival. Geoff York, the polar...
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Posted by Lauren in Uncategorized on 08 27th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Animals too sexy in Orangina ad

Orangina's current TV advert, which depicts animals dancing and flirting in a suggestive manner, is on the receiving end of consumer and equal rights groups complaints in the UK. The 60-second advert, which was originally aired in France late last year, centres...
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