Back in 1996, the addition of three bears from Slovenia launched a conservation plan to reintroduce the near-extinct brown bears in the Pyrenees. The brown bear population was already sparse, and unfortunately, the last native bear from the area was killed in 2004. After this sad … [Read more...] about Brown bear population in the Pyrenees makes a bear-y impressive comeback
Brown Bears
Yes! Fat Bear Week is back again
2019 marked the first time The Optimist Daily became familiar with the furry phenomenon that is Fat Bear Week. If you aren’t familiar with Fat Bear Week, let us enlighten you: it’s a whole week dedicated to the brown bears of Katmai National Park in Alaska, who have been eating … [Read more...] about Yes! Fat Bear Week is back again
Brown bear spotted in Galicia after 150 year absence
The Montaña ou Morte region of Galicia’s Ourense province is home to wild boar, wolves, and deer, but a brown bear had not been spotted in the region in 150 years. That is, until this week. The Zeitun Films production company was filming in the region and captured the images … [Read more...] about Brown bear spotted in Galicia after 150 year absence
Meet Holly, the glorious winner of this year’s Fat Bear Week
Last week we couldn’t resist publishing a story on Fat Bear Week: an entire week dedicated to the brown bears of Katmai National Park who have stuffed themselves as much as possible in preparation for the winter hibernation. To celebrate the amazing sight of giant, chubby bears … [Read more...] about Meet Holly, the glorious winner of this year’s Fat Bear Week