MetaFilter posts tagged with bears

Bald bears

Chocolate Pickle — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:16:23 -0800

You think you have a problem with baldness? Check out the bears in the Leipzig Zoo.

Bears Play Hockey.

weston — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:40:21 -0800

Bears play hockey. But it's not all fun and games.

Pizzly? Grolar Bear? Polargrizz? Polzly? Nanulak?

fourcheesemac — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:04:18 -0800

The Polar Bear/Grizzly Hybrid: The Ursid Hybrid cross has been attested since a hunter (with a Polar Bear license, and yes, they can be had) shot one in 2006 on Banks Island in Canada's Northwest Territories. Climate change may also play a role, causing an increasing overlap in range and mating season. Polar Bears do show a surprising resilience despite the overwhelming , increasing threats to their survival. Hunting policy itself may play a role, reducing the number of males and driving the females to mate out of season and range. The Native Inuit hunters who are permitted to hunt Polar Bears for subsistence (enabling the sport hunt, which may or may not benefit the Native economy, leading many Natives to support sport hunting) have come into sharp conflict with outside environmentalists. Welcome to the new Far North.

Help, a bear is still eating me!

nímwunnan — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:04:06 -0800

Mykle Hansen (previously) has now shot a public service video about being eaten by a bear, to promote the book version of the podcast that's entertained many a MeFite. If you have any questions about being eaten by a bear, he might be in your town soon. Apparently it qualifies as "bizarro fiction". (More like bearzarro.)

It's not the economy, stupid.

scodger — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:11:17 -0800

"You know, we spent $3 million to study the DNA of bears in Montana. I don't know if that was a criminal issue or a paternal issue..." (previously) The infamous bear study bought up by McCain in the first debate is one of his favourite pork barrel examples, but little actual information is given about the study. Here is the website giving details about the project, with more info, a quick fact sheet and a podcast. This is one of the rare times when a candidate will air an opinion on science in a popular setting.... However, several websites have been trying to get into the details of the candidates policies on science and technology. The science debate (previously) looks dead in the water, but they did manage to get the candidates to answer 14 questions by email. Nature, a leading scientific journal, has a special section comparing the candidates scientific credentials and a section of questions that were answered by Obama but not responded to by McCain. Key quote from Obama "I believe in evolution, and I support the strong consensus of the scientific community that evolution is scientifically validated." A more popular version is "geek the vote" from popular mechanics. McCain has gained praise for promising to introduce a science advisor, but with 71 Nobel prize winners endorsing Obama and his science plan, it is clear where the consensus lies.

No "pic-a-nic baskets" anymore

paulsc — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:33:28 -0800

The latest issue of Yellowstone Science quarterly is devoted to 5 articles chronicling the history of the management of grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park, from the 1950s era "garbage dump bears," to listing as an endangered species, to de-listing as endangered, to current management. Many excellent photos, maps, charts and graphs make this a great resource for people interested in the fate of grizzlies in the lower 48 states. Part 1 of the issue. Part 2. [links to PDF files] (via)

What Does a Bear Really Do In the Woods?

netbros — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:37:57 -0800

Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project ― the grizzly bear has had a threatened status for more than 30 years now. Several zones have been established in the northwestern U.S. and Canada to monitor recovery. Kate Kendall of the USGS led a project to investigate recovery through DNA monitoring of the bears. Since the funds dried up, Kate and her team have used remote cameras to capture some interesting footage of bears and other wildlife.

Kennan Ward Nature-Wildlife Photography

netbros — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:35:21 -0800

Kennan Ward Nature-Wildlife Photography -- “Being a nature-wildlife photographer is a demanding job … but all the hardship is forgotten when I make eye-to-eye contact with a wild animal, or experience the moment when a window in the clouds opens up, highlighting a landscape … I feel honored to be able to bring the inspiring beauty of nature to others.” I first became aware of Kennan Ward through his third book, Denali: Reflections of a Naturalist. A photographer, videographer and adventurer-naturalist Kennan Ward has written several books about wilderness and wildlife. He has dedicated his life to capturing the rare forms of nature first on film, now digitally with stills and video. Ten years of work as a Search and Rescue Ranger for the National Park Service honed his wildlife skills, accelerated his evolution as a natural-light photographer and deepened his love for the outdoors. In 2000 Kennan received a prestigious honor from the BBC's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Kennan’s work has been featured in many national and international magazines, including Audubon, Alaska, BBC Wildlife, National Geographic, Backpacker, GreenPeace, NG Kids, Sierra, Natural History, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and National Wildlife. In 2001 Kennan published a very special book bringing attention to the stunning natural world of the Alaskan Arctic - The Last Wilderness: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Kennan has lobbied from Alaska to DC to educate law-makers and congress people about the vast, unspoiled wildernesses of ANWR. There are literally thousands of photographs on Kennan's web site. A few of my favorites include a humpback whale breach, the love of a mama polar bear, a grizzly bear taking a bath, and a surprise for the Denali tourists. I hope you enjoy Kennan Ward's photography and videos as much as I do.

No Reason To Get Excited

John Kenneth Fisher — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:16:57 -0800

Written in 1967 by Bob Dylan, it was originally quiet, lowkey... and vaguely menacing. But when Jimi Hendrix redefined it the following year, even Dylan knew that the song had changed forever.

Since then, it's been covered (over and over again), praised almost as often, analyzed, referenced, and, of course, found to be encoded in the minds of Cylons.

Originally released 40 years ago, erm, yesterday: All Along the Watchtower.

Proliferation, house by house

jfuller — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:36:28 -0800

The hippies next door are installing solar panels. Me, I'm waiting for my Toshiba Home Nuclear Reactor. I'm no early adopter, either; up in Galena the grizzlies have been keeping their dens warm and hot for several years. Thinking of becoming the first nuclear power on your block? Lots of bullet points, links, and some pretty pix and diagrams in this .pdf and this wiki. (Via Instapundit.)

Just drawings of bears in ill-fitting hats

tepidmonkey — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:55:50 -0800

Bears in ill-fitting hats. [Via.]

Sometimes you eat the b'ar...

moonmilk — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:56:31 -0800

Help! A Bear Is Eating Me! A podcast of Mykle Hansen's comic novel. One chapter a week, read by the author. A first person narrative, as told by an asshole, as he is eaten by a bear. I've been listening to this on the subway, and getting a lot of looks from strangers as I snort, twitch, and wince. Hansen's got a great reading voice and perfect timing.

Give a bit of mmm to me. Hoo ha. Hoo hah!

miss lynnster — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:25:20 -0800

Move over Village People. Introducing Bearforce1 from Holland... the first gay bear man group. They are clearly having fun.

Doesn't quite look to be a Chu-Chu Rocket, but...

Rev. Syung Myung Me — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:47:37 -0800

The Japanese Trailer to Kokoro Scan. Japanese game trailers always seem pretty interesting and fun. And, well, most often more-or-less nonsensical. This is for the new game Kokoro Scan, which, um, looks like it might be a dating sim of some sort? Maybe? The animation and segues are pretty interesting, and, though it's 6 minutes -- awfully long for a trailer, particularly one sans any gameplay (I think) -- it's interesting/off-the-wall enough to be engaging. What do cartoon nipples, pixellated white things and bananas have in common? (via)

Free Snow Balls For Life

Secret Life of Gravy — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:17:55 -0800

Alaska's calling Yoooooooooooou! Not interested in that Free Land in North Dakota or Kansas? Anderson, Alaska is giving away 26 lots on a first come, first serve basis. No gas station, no grocery store, no traffic lights, but grizzley bears abound!

Superbowl in three minutes

thirteenkiller — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:56:36 -0800

Superbowl in three minutes. (I love you Dallas Clark and Bobby Sanders.)

An inconvenient dangered species

PreteFunkEra — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:06:23 -0800

Global warming is to blame for the disapearing act of Polar Bears in the arctic. After years of so called "Scientific proof" the Bush administration finally admits they were wrong.

I'm dreaming of a hot Christmas, like the ones Jesus used to know

orthogonality — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:52:40 -0800

ThreatDown! Scientists and other liberals reporting BEARS no longer hibernating in Spain! Global warming deniers, however, determined to continue their hibernation.

Free The Bile Bears

mongonikol — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:31:10 -0800

I researched and put an infopiece together after recently learning of bile bears here on Metafilter. Even as an animal professional, I was unaware of the existence of bile bears. Now I know: Bile Bears are live moon bears that are turned into living crated "bile kegs," the bear's bile being extracted by means of a surgically implanted tube and used to treat conditions as varied as gallstones, kidney disorder, and (of course) impotence. After the long-suffering bear dies, the creature's body parts are then sold off individually for further monetary gain. Indeed, it is an appalling practice, but worse I learned the practice is spreading, and in fact demand for bear products is now affecting the bear population of North America, as North American bears are being illegally hunted and harvested for their parts to be used domestically and abroadin the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine.

Stephen Colbert "On Notice" Generator

ColdChef — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:30:27 -0800

The Stephen Colbert "On Notice Board" Generator

what's going on in the rest of the world

Flashman — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:25:13 -0800

Grizzly Bears frolicking at McNeill Falls, Alaska...live. It requires Real Player, sorry, but it's really quite something - the sight and sound of a Grizzly feeding frenzy that happens each summer here.

They Don't Know Some Of The Finer Holds, Like A Figure Four Or What Have You

StopMakingSense — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:38:02 -0800

Wrestling Bears
No, not this [NSFW].
Or this.
Sort of like this.
Or this, in a steel cage ("C'MON BEAR!").
And then there's the history.

"...this cuddly urn will be my mother’s new home."

motherfather — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 02:50:11 -0800

"Our society really doesn't deal well with the whole dying process." No, it's not a hoax. Through the magic of soft teddy bears, pillows, and plush dogs or cats, you can hold your deceased loved one, thanks to Huggable Urns. It's founder, Alexandra, Lachini was inspired to form the enterprise after her recently departed father spoke to her. "All I wanted to do was hold him again, but the urn was hard and impersonal." For less than $100, her solution can be yours too.

Bears are godless killing machines without a soul

tapeguy — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:40:16 -0800

Превед! Russia's newest internet craze involves a painting called Bear Surprise [NSFW] by New York artist/musician John Lurie. "Превед", or "preved", is an intentional misspelling of "privet", or "hello" in Russian. There's a month-old Livejournal community dedicated to the meme and even a branded range of condoms. [Via freewilliamsburg.com.]

Lived Locally, Inspired Globally..

bluedaniel — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:06:29 -0800

Yet another part of childhood gone. Stan Berenstain passed away today. [MI]