Saving South America’s Only Bear Species Videos

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Saving South America’s Only Bear Species

The Andean bear, also known as the spectacled bear, is sometimes called the Paddington bear, after the fictional bear in children's books written by Michael Bond. The spectacled bear is the only bear species in South America, and its numbers are dwindling. In Peru, the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, has set aside land as a rescue centre for the bears.

Follow CURSE OF THE BUZZ SAW KILLER In swirling oceans 275 million years ago lived one of the top predators of its time, the Helicoprion.

Follow Researching How To Live With Coyotes Originally from central North America, coyotes are among the top predators in the United States. They have thrived, spreading across the continent, preying on rural livestock, and scavenging all the way to urban areas—there have been sightings of the canine in New York City's Central Park. Researchers are studying clashes between the predator and humans while keeping in mind that humans have provided the settings for coyotes to live comfortably.

Follow Crittercam POV: The Urban Coyotes A coyote, possibly running with its mate, pauses before crossing the street and then continues on a nighttime walk through the neighbourhood.

Follow Why Are Turkeys Running Wild In These Neighbourhoods? Wild turkeys are not native to California but have made the state their home. The hearty fowl are known to flock to suburban and residential areas to the amusement, and sometimes annoyance, of their human neighbors. Turkey hunting is one way to manage the population, and one game hunter sees the benefits that turkeys have brought to California.

Follow When Turkeys Strike Back Turkeys live in a social hierarchy and respect the pecking order within that hierarchy. If a turkey attacks you, it likely considers you a subordinate being. Some wild turkeys can run 32 kilometres per hour. They feed on nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and salamanders. Many people love to eat turkey during the holidays. But sometimes the turkeys fight back. Other times, they fight each other.

Follow Gecko Feet: How Do They Stick To Walls? Geckos can get themselves into some precipitous places. What's their secret?

Follow Koalas 101 Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to sleep nearly all day in tree branches.

Follow How Pesticide Misuse Is Killing Africa's Wildlife In Africa, the human population has grown exponentially over the last 40 years; therefore the competition for land and food has too. Herders and farmer have resorted to using pesticides as weapons to kill wildlife. Since poisons stay in the environment, this disastrous practice ends up affecting every other animal in the ecosystem. This animated video explains why pesticides are misused and how Africa’s wildlife is affected.

Follow Flying Snakes And Leaping Lizards There are some high stakes acrobatics going on in the jungles of Indonesia.

Follow Imidacloprid Insecticide's Effects On Birds. Imidacloprid insecticide's effects on birds.

Follow What Lady Liberty And Ellis Island Mean Today Ellis Island, the U.S. gateway to immigration from distant lands, recently reopened to visitors, following significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. A visit there today, and to the nearby Statue of Liberty, can be emotional, even for those born in the U.S.

Follow See How Wildlife Is Bouncing Back In This African Park When Tizola Moyo started as a ranger in 1993, Majete Wildlife Reserve was devoid of any wildlife. Now, with the help of the park’s rangers and community collaboration, it's flourishing.

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