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Blog Archive for October 2015

Countdown to Hibernation

October 9th, 2015

by Monica Perez-Watkins A diminished wild food supply is drawing bears into towns across Western Montana and wildlife officials continue to receive calls about bears in residential areas, especially those with fruit trees. Apples are an easy, but dangerous, source of calories for bears in the fall. Apples lure bears into residential areas, where they… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

Great Bear Foundation releases Bears of the World Curriculum

July 3rd, 2015

by Christopher Olsen Have you ever wondered how spectacled bears got their name? Or why the giant panda eats only bamboo? Or how many subspecies of American black bear there are? The Great Bear Foundation’s newly released Bears of the World curriculum, developed by education specialist, Christopher Olsen, will answer all of these questions and… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

Bears are Excellent Mothers

May 22nd, 2015

by Monica Perez-Watkins Bears are excellent mothers. After mating in the spring, female bears undergo delayed implantation, that is, the hollow ball of cells that will become the embryo doesn’t implant in her uterine wall until late fall, but this will only happen if she has enough weight to sustain the pregnancy. Also, unlike male… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

Wildlife Extravaganza

May 13th, 2015

By Chris Olsen The Great Bear Foundation participated in the 3rd annual Wildlife Extravaganza on May 9th at the Montana Natural History Center. The event was organized by the UM Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Over 400 Missoulians attended the free, family-friendly event to learn more about conservation, science, and wildlife. The Great Bear… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

Give Local Missoula May 5

May 4th, 2015

Your donation can go further if you donate through Give Local Missoula on May 5, 2015. Click here to stretch your donation on May 5th. Give LOCAL Missoula is a powerful 24-hour, online giving event. Presented by the Missoula Community Foundation, Give LOCAL Missoula is part of a national event with local impact. We are… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.