Grizzly bears are no doubt one of North America’s most iconic forest dwelling species. They have large ranges, often overlapping with many other bears. However, bears being solitary for most of their lives prefer not to spend too much time negotiating space with another bear. Conflict can result in a physical confrontation, which may leave …
One of the highlights of my expedition leading career and of my personal journey to observe and enjoy wildlife has been my opportunity to travel through remote regions of Sichuan Province, China. During my Wild Side of China expeditions that I lead for Natural Habitat Adventures I have had encounters with beautiful, rare, and endangered …
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Bears inhabit a wide range of ecosystems around the world and their high conservation profile makes them ideal umbrella species. Umbrella species are animals that have a high value for conservation because by protecting them you provide protection for their habitats and everything that lives within that habitat. These habitats may contain dozens or even …