Pollution and climate change are "stressing" polar bears out so much that they are shrinking. In a study that was recently published in the Journal of Zoology, scientists found that physical "stress" caused by...
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Barry Artiste Op/Ed First of all, the only people who have claim to the arctic are the ones who have lived there for thousands of years, the Inuit and Aboriginal peoples of both countries. For nations to...
The Bush administration released a proposed final rule for protecting polar bears that does not give the bears the full protection of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). " While implementing important...
105 polar bears will still be able to be killed by hunters in Nunavut's Baffin Bay as the environment minister has agreed to leave the quota the same, despite the fact that the bears are endangered species ...
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With the economy in turmoil, now is a good time to get out and enjoy a cost saving adventure. All you need is a little creativity and a trip to your local zoo. You will undoubtedly learn more...
A young polar bear is sitting in the brown arctic tundra in November. No signs of snow or ice in sight. Polar bears are coming to the waters edge in October/November near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, waiting for...
Eco-tourism has been a fantastic way to engage with local people that have perhaps hunted endangered species and bring them in more money by bringing in tourists to watch the animals alive rather than by...
Lawsuits against the government always seem to be more hoopla and show than substance, but if it gets more love for the polar bears go for it. "ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Three conservation groups are suing the...
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Looking to shed new light on the plight of the polar bears, ecotour outfitters Natural Habitat Adventures is donating 3,000 low-energy carbon fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to the residents of tiny Churchill,...
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Warning - graphic images of Polar Bear attack in Churchill, Man. These are pictures of an actual polar bear attack in Churchill. These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that...
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"Remember the 2007 State of the Union? You know, the one where Bush finally 'got' global warming. "America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will enable us to live our lives less dependent on...
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After intensive pressure by environmental groups (the Centre for Biological Diversity, Natural Resources Defence Council and Greenpeace) the Bush Administration has agreed to place Polar Bears onto the Endangered...
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"The heat meant it was a slow day at area zoos. Literally.
While humans may "run around and keep busy," said Lincoln Park Zoo spokeswoman Kelly McGrath, the animals are "not like us.''
"They're smarter than us:...
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"AFP - The town of Churchill in Canada's far north will expand its unique "polar bear jail" to house more wayward carnivores and reduce the threat of bear attacks, an official told AFP."
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