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Brown bears lead deeply cyclical lives. They need to gain sometimes hundreds of pounds during the warmer months to prepare for winter hibernation, a lifestyle that brings them into frequent contact with many other species’ cycles. In this episode, we meander through the Alaska peninsula with a bear and her cubs as she teaches them to hunt salmon at the falls, dig for clams along the coastal mudflats, and use the regional rubbing tree.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of bird migration, where snow geese make an astonishing journey from James Bay, Canada, to the Louisiana Gulf coast in just 60 hours, covering over 1,700 miles at an average speed of 28 miles per hour. This captivating podcast dives into the wealth of knowledge presented in a 1998 circular from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, featuring insightful chapters on flight speeds, migration routes, and innovative research techniques. The closing chapter, Future Directions, poignantly reflects on how migratory pathways have evolved over millennia, yet ...

A hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking memoir by the chief wildlife ranger in the number one most popular family vacation destination in the USA, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For over 30 years, Kim DeLozier acted as a referee in the wild, trying to protect millions of park visitors from one of the densest populations of wild black bears in America - and the bears from tourists who get too close.

On the Alaska Peninsula, where exceptional landscapes are commonplace, a small river attracts attention far beyond its scale. Each year, from summer to early fall, brown bears and salmon gather at Brooks River to create one of North America's greatest wildlife spectacles. As the salmon leap from the cascade, dozens of bears are there to catch them, and thousands of people come to watch in person or on the National Park Service's popular Brooks Falls Bearcam. The Bears of Brooks Falls tells the story of this region and the bears that made it famous.

Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known.

A 25-year-old backcountry wanderer, a man happiest exploring wild places with his dog, Dan Bigley woke up one midsummer morning to a day full of promise. Before it was over, after a stellar day of salmon fishing along Alaska’s Kenai and Russian rivers, a grizzly came tearing around a corner in the trail. Dan barely had time for “bear charging” to register before it had him on the ground, altering his life forever.

For more than twelve thousand years, the redrock landscape of southeastern Utah has shaped the lives of everyone who calls it home. R. E. Burrillo takes listeners on a journey of discovery through the stories and controversies that make this place so unique, from traces of its earliest inhabitants through its role in shaping the study of archaeology itself—and into the modern battle over its protection.

For listeners of Jane Goodall and Lawrence Anthony, this up-close, captivating look at bears traces our complex relationship to the animal throughout history. On Being a Bear draws on history, legends, scientific studies, and the author’s 30 years of observing bears around the world to offer a richly detailed biography of these iconic animals, including the many ways bears have figured in our lives and imaginations.

Imagine raising an orphaned bear cub, carefully reintroducing her to the wild, then being welcomed back, almost daily, to observe her wild world for more than 17 years. Imagine visiting her in her feeding spots, watching her with her mates and her young, peering into her den, and, over time, observing the lives of all the other wild bears in her territory and surrounding ones. That is what happened to Ben Kilham.

The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes listeners on a tour of his favorite place on Earth, as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last 25 years.

In the Pyrenees, contact between man and bear is rare. There are just over 20 brown bears roaming the vast mountain range. But for centuries, bears have loomed large in folklore and tradition, represented in cave paintings and both revered and feared in today’s annual festivals. Bear Mountain is a journey into man’s relationship with bears and the undeniable hold these animals have on our imaginations. However, bears are not viewed with universal affection. Efforts to replenish the brown bear population have been met with violent protests.

In a tradition that runs from John Muir to Bear Grylls, Searles finds a fellowship with nature and a deeper meaning in the world of bears. Do bears understand things we don't? Are they dialed in to some greater natural force? Unlike us, bears waste little time on unreasonable fears. Bears are fully in the moment. They have an inner peace that seems to offset their power and strength. That may explain why no other animal on the planet is as revered as the bear.

All life as we know it is carbon-based and reliant on sources of liquid water and energy for its survival; it is also, of course, known from just one planet: the Earth, a world perfectly suited to host life. But across a universe of at least 100 billion habitable, earthlike worlds, life cannot be restricted to just this one place. Or can it?

A wildlife expert and a friend along for the ride talk bears, beer, and a variety of other wild topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last wish of Walter Kirn’s terminally ill father is to spend his final days in his remote Montana cabin. Trapped in life’s loneliest predicament, he sticks with his pleasures: nature, Murder, She Wrote, and reminiscing with his adult son. The only thing Walter didn’t foresee is the bear rooting outside his father’s sickroom window - a bold and curious yearling with whom Walter forms a unique and consoling bond.

Clear and Current Content about Mental Health. Bear in Mind is the Brown Psychiatry Podcast:A podcast dedicated to exploring the complex and ever-evolving world of mental health, "Bear in Mind" stands out for its commitment to delivering clear and current content to the audience. In each episode the Editorial Board, prepares and develops the topics, inviting experienced guests to offer thoughtful and insightful perspectives on a wide range of subjects related to mental health. information and education.

A podcast all about ecology and bears

Each week, ecology majors, John Erlandson and Roger Wilder from Bowdoin College, get together to discuss a variety of topics generally relating to ecology and the environment in an educational and engaging manner. By telling the stories of the natural world we hope to inspire a passion in our audience for the natural world and its conservation. Listen live weekly on Thursdays from 9-10am EST at https://wbor.org/

Grizzly Bears: Majestic Icons of the Wilderness In the vast wilderness of North America, few animals capture the imagination as powerfully as the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis). These magnificent creatures, with their immense size, strength, and undeniable presence, have become symbols of the untamed wild, embodying the essence of the rugged landscapes they inhabit. From the snow-capped peaks of Alaska to the lush forests of the Rocky Mountains, grizzly bears have played a vital role in shaping the ecological and cultural fabric of the continent for thousands of years. Evolutionary ...

Amidst the dense forests and rugged landscapes of North America, a remarkable creature roams, often unseen but forever etched in the tapestry of the continent's wilderness: the black bear (Ursus americanus). With their glossy black fur, curious nature, and adaptable spirit, black bears have long captivated the imagination of humans, serving as emblems of the untamed wild and the mysteries that lie within. From the deciduous forests of the eastern United States to the coniferous woodlands of the Pacific Northwest, black bears have carved out a niche as one of the most successful and widespread ...