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Lions, Tigers and Bears
Bear Den - This page says, "For bears everywhere, and for those humans who are on their side." We don't know how many bears are actually using the Internet. For one thing, there is the problem of getting a telephone line installed in their dens. For another, there is the difficulty of hitting the right keys when they type with their big, furry paws. However, we are sure that when bears finally get all those problems solved, they will love this Web page. It has two sections, one for everyone and one just for "cubs"; so check out both of them. You'll learn about eight species of bears, catch up on current news in the world of bears, and discover some tips on what to do if you ever meet up with a wilderness bear who doesn't act like Yogi and Boo-Boo.
Bears and You in the North Cascades - Think you can tell the difference between a grizzly and a black bear? Guess what--black bears are not always black, and grizzly bears are not always gray-grizzled, making it very difficult at times to tell which is which. Learn the distinguishing characteristics that set these highly intelligent animals apart. Discover what precautions you can take to avoid a confrontation when you are camping or hiking in the places they call home. Will you know what to do if an encounter becomes unavoidable? You will, if you stop in here.
Cub Den - Information for young children on all bears including the grizzly and brown bear, polar bear, giant panda bear, American black bear, Asiatic black bear, spectacled bear, sloth bear and sun bear. Is the Koala Bear a real bear? Look inside and discover!
Giant Pandas - So is the giant panda a bear, or a raccoon, or what? According to this page, "The giant panda is a bear. It is different enough from other bears to be placed in its own subfamily, but it is still a bear." In the wilds of China, there are only about 1,000 giant pandas left. In captivity, there are another 110, again mostly in China. The San Diego Zoo has a pair of pandas, and this is their home page. Read up on panda habitat, panda characteristics, and panda snacking behavior.
Hinterland Who's Who - Polar Bears - The scientific name for the polar bear is Ursus maritimus, which in Latin means "bear of the sea." Although polar bears are good swimmers, they are really large land carnivores. An average adult male weighs 1,200 to 1,300 pounds. Their fur is translucent, which allows sunshine all the way down the hair shaft to the black skin below. The black skin helps absorb heat from the sun. This helps keep the bear warmer.
Lion Research Center - The University of Minnesota's Lion Research Center offers an outstanding resource for those who love lions. Find out about many current research projects, read updates from the field scientists, and discover what's new in the lab.
Polar Bears - Do polar bears really like winter? You bet they do! If fact, polar bears would rather live on ice than on land. Discover more about their chilly lifestyle, and learn why you can't sneak up on a polar bear (they can smell you coming up to 20 miles away). There are also some arctic activities, including how to make simulated ivory "scrimshaw" by carving a bar of soap with a plastic knife.
Tiger Information Center - Why is this server's domain named "5tigers"? Because only five subspecies of tigers remain on Earth today. Three other subspecies have disappeared into extinction in the last 70 years. There are estimated to be only about 5,000 to 7,500 wild tigers left. This organization will teach you something about conservation efforts and how you can help. You can also take a quiz and see how much you already know about the natural history of tigers, play a fun adventure, and listen to tiger sounds, scratches, and growls.
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