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Bear Attack Fuels Debate Over Alaskan Trails

Salmon and garbage attract them, but city and state duck the issue

Anchorage Daily News Aug 3, 08 7:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - A teenage biker's recent bear mauling in Anchorage has renewed debate over safety on the city's trails—and outrage among residents who want long-sought changes, the Anchorage Daily News reports. At issue is the salmon and human waste that attract bears, experts say, but city and state have so far ducked the problem. "I hear a tremendous amount of frustration," said bicyclist Janice Tower. More »

More about:  Alaska • wildlife • bear • grizzly bear • Anchorage • bear attack

Bear Mauls
Girl in Alaska
Bike Race

She's able
to call 911
for rescuers

Associated Press Associated Press Jun 30, 08 4:19 AM CDT
(AP) - A 14-year-old girl riding in a mountain bike race in Alaska was severely injured when she was attacked last night by a bear. She was able to make a brief emergency cell phone call and whisper the word "bear" that triggered an emergency search. The girl suffered head, neck, torso and leg wounds and was protected from even more serious wounds by her bike helmet. She underwent surgery and was in critical condition, police said. More »

More about:  Alaska • animal attack • attack • grizzly bear

Probe Launched Into Fatal
Grizzly Attack

Man died from single bite; showbiz bear may have been playing

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 25, 08 4:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - California safety officials have launched an investigation into the death of an animal trainer killed by a showbiz grizzly bear. The 39-year-old man died from a single bite to the neck while wrestling the 700-pound bear Rocky for a promotional video for a social networking start-up. The company he was filming for at the Predators in Action center will be probed for health and safety violations, the AP reports. More »

More about:  safety • animal attack • bear • grizzly bear

 Showbiz Bear Kills Trainer 

Bear in Will Ferrell movie bites trainer's neck

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Apr 23, 08 4:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - A grizzly bear used in movies attacked and killed its trainer yesterday in California, the Los Angeles Times reports. The 700-pound bear, which appeared in a recent Will Ferrell movie Semi-Pro , lunged at the 39-year-old man and bit him in the neck. Staff at the animal training center managed to subdue the animal with pepper spray. The trainer was pronounced dead at the scene. More »

More about:  animal attack • Will Ferrell • bear • grizzly bear • Semi-Pro

Scientists: Pork Comes From Pigs, Not From Bears

Grizzly-counting program was a winner, researchers say

Washington Post Washington Post Mar 10, 08 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - It’s a favorite target in John McCain’s tirade against pork-barrel spending, but scientists hail the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project as a great success, the Washington Post reports. The $5 million Montana study tabulated the grizzly population, assessing the success of conservation efforts and proving, says one researcher, “The Endangered Species Act works.” More »

More about:  John McCain • pork barrel spending • grizzly bear

75% of Bear Species at Risk

Asia's sun bear now the fifth of eight bear species endangered worldwide

Daily Telegraph (UK) Daily Telegraph (UK) Nov 12, 07 7:15 PM CST
(Newser) - Southeast Asia's sun bear is now the sixth of eight bear species facing extinction worldwide, the Telegraph reports. Experts admit they know little about the bear, but blame deforestation, hunting, and fearful villagers for menacing the species. "We estimate that sun bears have declined by at least 30 per cent over the past 30 years (three bear generations)," said one specialist. More »

More about:  endangered species • polar bear • extinction • panda • species • deforestation • endangered species list • grizzly bear

Grizzly Bear Makes New Friend

Band's new EP isn't just an encore, critic says

Pitchfork Media Nov 6, 07 11:55 AM CST
(Newser) - At first glance, Grizzly Bear's new EP, Friend, appears to be a reworking of material from the band's well-received Yellow House. Not so, writes Pitchfork Media critic Ryan Schrieber. Although the new disc contains old songs and covers, these are thoroughly transformed, making Friend "a very well-disguised, 31-minute mini-LP of newly recorded (and largely newly written) material," Schrieber writes. More »

More about:  music • music review • album release • grizzly bear

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