When Dennis Van Denbos surprised the sow and three cubs in 2007, she charged and bit him. In the wake of her death, he reflects on the intense encounter with a bear that later became ardently beloved.
Bears are incredible creatures, but they can also be some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. While even the most dangerous bear will typically avoid humans, under the right (or wrong!) ...
Canoeing is a beautiful and reflective pastime. It allows one to forget human concerns and focus on nature: Sunlight shining on water dripping off a paddle; the river gurgling and singing as it ...
But 399 represented more than a captivating insight into the behavior of Ursus arctos horribilis. Her spectacular life and heart-rending death – in retrospect, the tragedy seems almost foreordained – ...