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grizzly bear stories: 9 news summaries

On Twitter, Palin Sings Praises of Grizzly Moms

'Mama bear doesn't
look 2 anyone else 2 hand her anything'

Jul 16, 09 2:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sarah Palin Tweeted her immense respect for—or perhaps envy of—the adult female grizzly bear yesterday after meeting Alaskan biologists, Politico reports. The soon-to-be ex-governor praised “mama bears’ gutteral raw instinct to protect & provide for her young” and described the animal in action. “She sees danger?... More »

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Alaska • wildlife • biologists • grizzly bear • animal • Sarah Palin • Twitter • tweet • mother

(Newser) - Anchorage has long been a bear-friendly town, but with three uncharacteristic maulings last summer some residents want a more aggressive wildlife management policy this year, the AP reports. The city of 285,000 is also home to more than 300 bears and borders a national park that officials have called... More »

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Alaska • wildlife • population control • grizzly bear • bear • Anchorage • bear attack

Bear Attack Fuels Debate Over Alaskan Trails

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

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... More »

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Alaska • wildlife • grizzly bear • bear • Anchorage • bear attack

Bear Mauls
Girl in Alaska
Bike Race

She's able
to call 911
for rescuers

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,... More »

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Alaska • attack • animal attack • grizzly bear

Probe Launched Into Fatal
Grizzly Attack

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

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... More »

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safety • animal attack • grizzly bear • bear

 Showbiz Bear Kills Trainer 

Bear in Will Ferrell movie bites trainer's neck

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... More »

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Scientists: Pork Comes From Pigs, Not From Bears

Grizzly-counting program was a winner, researchers say

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,... More »

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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

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... More »

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endangered species • endangered species list • extinction • deforestation • polar bear • panda • species • sun bear • grizzly bear

Grizzly Bear Makes New Friend

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

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,... More »

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music • album release • music review • grizzly bear

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