Major seizure of sun bear parts in Indonesia
Thanks to X-ray monitor, 199 claws and 36 canines were recovered from a package at Balikpapan Airport, Borneo
Encroachment pushes Himalayan brown bears into Kashmir’s villages
Improper disposal of food waste means that the bears are straying more often into human-dominated areas
Ahead of IUCN meet, new study says bear bile demand in China sustained by medical practitioners
Bear bile consumption in China is influenced by complex factors; consumers may use wild, farmed or synthetic versions on advice from traditional …
‘Bear’ing the brunt
A multi-faceted approach is needed to curtail and manage the rising trend of human-sloth bear conflicts in Odisha
Last dancing bears of Nepal rescued
Rescuers found the bears in an extremely distressed state, showing signs of psychological trauma such as cowering, pacing and paw sucking
Woman dies in violent wild bear attack in Odisha’s Nuapada
Villagers blocked a road and demanded the forest officials capture the animal
Food waste from hotels attracting sloth bears into Mt Abu, increasing conflict: Study
This speaks more of how badly hotel waste is managed rather than anything about natural food and natural habitat, say researchers
Sun bears appear so human-like they are mistaken for people in suits – experts explain
A video clip of a sun bear waving to visitors at a Chinese zoo was widely circulated on social media websites recently
What drives illegal trade in Asian bears
2,801 bears have been traded dead or alive for their parts and derivatives between 2000 and 2011 in Asia, especially in Cambodia and China, …
Bad news for grizzlies as berries ripening faster due to climate change
The bears need to feast on buffalo berries before they hibernate for the winter
Global Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (June 10 - June 16)
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
A death sentence for protecting her babies
The brutal killing of a lactating sloth bear sow in Gujarat's Banaskantha has raised questions about India’s stand on wildlife protection&…
Why giant pandas stay fat despite consuming a low-fat diet
Also, why they are chubbier during one part of the year than the rest
Wood Buffalo National Park: A shining symbol of wild North America
The second-largest national park on the planet is a spectacular natural wilderness area rich in biodiversity
India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (Apr 1-7)
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of Indian ecology, botany and zoology
World Snow Leopard Day 2023: Time for the enigmatic cat to be recognised as climate adaptation mascot in the Third Pole?
The snow leopard is a resident of High Asia. Its imagery can appeal not just to people there but to those dependent on the cryosphere that the …
Losing a calf to wolves in Sweden hurts. But if lions take one in Uganda, a farming family’s income is gone
Earth’s most economically vulnerable people are key to conservation success for carnivores. Unfortunately, they are also the most at risk …
Academia can help humans and large carnivores coexist
It can help foster better institutional arrangements, especially in places like Romania, India and Brazil, where there are substantial …
India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (Feb 18-24)
Trophy hunters take aim at Yellowstone’s Grizzly Bears
Last summer, the Trump administration removed the bears off the Endangered Species Act list of threatened species, paving the way for states to …
New victim
Global warming threatens to wipe out the polar bears in Canada
Violations, poor management threaten Gujarat sanctuaries: CAG
Poor spending of funds has led to mismanagement, leaving the forests open for encroachment, mining and deforestation
The forgotten tigons and litigons of Alipore Zoo and other hybrids: Part 4
In the spirit of open mindedness and reason, let us hope that a better and more nuanced understanding of hybridisation and the species concept …
Roads in Canada can affect grizzly bear habitats: study
It suggests measures for managed motorised access into such areas for bear conservation
Human-bear conflict in Kashmir can be solved
Though human-bear conflict in the Kashmir Valley has shown a sharp increase in the last one-and-a-half decade, it can be solved by proper strategy
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