Russian sanctuary for orphaned cubs!
We were amazed by this article about a sanctuary in Russia, where orphaned cubs are cared for and where they make sure the cubs are not habituated to humans during…
ABR “Bear Bytes” – video #7
In today’s video, Joel Zachry gives us advice on what to do when backpacking in bear country. This information is needed by anyone who spends time in the backcountry or…
ABR “Bear Bytes” video #6
Today we learn about appropriate behavior (for humans) when we are in bear country. It’s always good to remember that we are in the bears’ home. We need to be…
Work on ABR “Crib”
If you have been following ABR for a while, you have seen the “cribs,” or smaller enclosures, where young bears spend their days prior to release. Now that there are…
ABR “Bear Bytes” video – #5
Another day, another chance to learn about bears from Joel Zachry. In today’s video, Joel discusses the American black bear of the Southern Appalachian region, where ABR is located. He…
ABR “Bear Bytes” video – #4
It’s time for another informative video from Joel Zachry and ABR. In this clip, Joel discusses the realities of releasing bears back into their natural habitat after they have spent…
ABR “Bear Bytes” Videos – #3
Moving right along, today we bring you the link to the next in the series of videos. In this one, Joel Zachry explains the role of Appalachian Bear Rescue in caring…
Video Clip #2
Yesterday we introduced Joel Zachry, who has been videotaped doing a series of short programs about bears. Today, Joel talks about the food needs of bears, and how it happens…
New series of videos from ABR!
Prepare to be better informed about bears! Joel Zachry, former ABR president and author of Bears We’ve Met, has been filmed in a series of short videos about bears and…
Another ABR Workday
We are really taking advantage of the “no bears for now” time to get our facility in the best shape it’s ever been in. On July 20th, more work was…