An examination of the concept of "fun" in the animal kingdom. How do animals show their pleasure? Do some animals smile? We discuss the idea of anthropomorphism and how it colors the way humans ...

However, the bear shows no signs of aggression. It playfully nudges the man, holds him happily while standing on the ground, and even allows him to touch and push it slightly. The man, obviously ...

The China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu was Animals Asia’s first bear sanctuary and also the first of its kind in the world. An adventurous project, it is a safe haven combining secure, semi-natural ...

Looking in from the outside, this matchup seems one-sided, with the crocodile’s powerful bite proving too much for the bear’s sharp claws. However, upon closer inspection, an exciting battle between ...

Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – In partnership with the City of Big Bear Lake, Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF), adoptions are fully sponsored for qualifying pets at the Big Bear Lake Animal Shelter.

Both Yeti (also known as the Abominable Snowman) and Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch) are mythical beings described in folklore as large, ape-like creatures, each with its own geographical ties ...

the bears were actually vocalizing with a rich and varied repertoire—and not just occasionally, but during one of their most private moments. “The literature said these animals were silent ...

Strychnine was often used to poison the animals. In a turn that was particularly grisly, there was actually a strychnine “bait” for the bears advertised in the Los Angeles Daily News during ...

This abandoned sloth cub has the bear necessities of life…thanks to the good samaritans that gave him a second chance. Little Jim was found frightened, weak and alone inside a cramped culvert ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.