It’s #PolarBearWeek from November 2-8, 2025. Sophie Haeubl is a student IBA Member and a Master’s student at the University of Alberta. This past spring she visited Western Hudson Bay to conduct polar bear field work. Swipe through to see Shopie’s photos & facts from the field. 🐻‍❄️ #polarbear

It’s Polar Bear Week! 🐻‍❄️ Dr. Martyn Obbard is a long time IBA member whose field work focuses on #PolarBears and Black Bears. Swipe through the slides to see Marty’s amazing photos from the field, as well as his insights about each one! @martynobbard.bsky.social #bearfacts #bearconservation

Part 12- IBA’s Bear Safety Series What to do when you see a #bear 🐻 This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about bears: bearbiology.org

Meet Viviana Albarracín Dávalos, IBA Student Council member representing South America! From student researcher to leader and educator, Viviana’s passion for bears continues to inspire a new generation of conservationists across Latin America and beyond. www.bearbiology.org/about/council/

Spotlight on #S2O pilot partner Ursus, from @ibabearbiology.bsky.social, includes articles on all aspects of #bear management and research worldwide, reviews, and work on public policy and legal issues related to #WildlifeConservation. Discover more: bio-one.co/ursu Learn about #S2O: bio-one.co/s2o

Part 11- IBA’s Bear Safety Series Dr. Stephen Herrero’s Research This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about bears: bearbiology.org

Don’t miss this special screening of BEAR GUARDIANS — a film that follows a father-daughter duo in Cambodia dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned sun and moon bears at Cambodia Bear Sanctuary. Q&A with wildlife biologists to follow. More info here: www.explorers.org/calendar-of-...

Join WCB for the 8th Field-Based Training on Advances in Wildlife Research with Special Emphasis on Sloth Bear Conservation in India 🐻 Apply before 30th November 2025 📩 Contact: [email protected] | +91 8320519905 | +91 9998981560 #slothbear #bearconservation #bearresearch #indiawildlife

Sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) are the smallest bear species, yet have the longest tongue of any bear, stretching up to 46cm! Learn about #sunbears on IBA’s website: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be... You can donate your bear photos to IBA here: forms.gle/nD6JqLhK58cP... #bearresearch #bearfacts

We are featuring select articles available in IBA’s peer-reviewed journal, URSUS. Mumford et al. “Grizzly bear behavior in south-central Alaska: Use of a hidden Markov model to assess behavior”. View the full post on our IG & FB pages! Full article: doi.org/10.2192/URSU... #bearresearch #grizzly

Did you know? 🐻‍❄️ Pregnant female polar bears can fast for up to 8 months a year. Want to learn more about bears? Check out our species pages and explore the fascinating adaptations of all 8 bear species: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be... #bearbiology #bearconservation #polarbear #bearresearch

Part 10- IBA’s Bear Safety Series: Non-Defensive Encounters This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about #bears : bearbiology.org #BearSafety

Spotlight on Europe’s rarest bear: global conference in the Central Apennines Steps taken to help people share space with bears in the Central Apennines of Italy mean the future of the Marsican brown bear now looks brighter. rewildingeurope.com/news/spotlig...

Scientists once speculated polar bears may enter a state of “walking hibernation” during fasting periods, but research disproved this. They lack the ability to withstand long fasts by triggering physiological changes like those seen in hibernating animals. pbears.org/4dOYGJZ

🐻 El Festival del Oso andino, desde el 2022 a tenido un creciente impacto en la ciudad de La Paz - Bolivia 🇧🇴. ✨ El Programa de Conservación JUKUMARI-BOLIVIA, agradece a todas las Instituciones que forman parte de este Festival! #ConocerParaConservar #Jukumari #festivaldelosoandino

Did you know? 💭 Sloth bears have several adaptations for a myrmecophagous lifestyle, meaning they eat mostly ants and termites. Check out our species pages and explore the fascinating adaptations of all 8 bear species: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be... *References in alt-text* #slothbear

The Summer Issue of International Bear News is here! 🐻 Explore the latest issue of IBN, featuring new bear research, conservation updates, recent literature, upcoming events, & more from our global bear community. Download IBN now to read this story and more! www.bearbiology.org/publications...

Part 9- IBA’s Bear Safety Series Defensive Bear Encounters This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about #bears : bearbiology.org #BearSafety

The 29th IBA Conference will be held in Pescasseroli, Italy, in the Central Apennines from September 20–25, 2026. Stay tuned for updates on registration and additional information as the conference approaches. Read the full press release here: www.bearbiology.org/wp-content/u... #bearconservation

The Summer Issue of International Bear News is here! 🐻 Explore the latest issue of IBN, featuring new bear research, conservation updates, recent literature, upcoming events, & more from our global bear community. Download IBN now to read this story and more! www.bearbiology.org/publications...

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is accepting registrations for their 2025 Council Meeting: "Navigating the Evolving Science Policy Landscape with Resilience," on September 9, 2025, from 12-2 p.m. ET. Register now: aibs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Part 8- IBA’s Bear Safety Series: Bear Stress Response & Behavior This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about #bears : bearbiology.org

🐻 We are introducing some of our dedicated IBA members, spanning the globe and working to protect and conserve all 8 bear species. 🌍 You can help support their vital work by donating to the IBA today. bearbiology.org #bearresearch #bearconservation #bearbiology #savebears

We are featuring select articles available in IBA’s peer-reviewed journal, URSUS. McGeachy et al. “Possible sexually selected infanticide by polar bears in western Hudson Bay”. Full post on our IG & FB pages! Full article: doi.org/10.2192/URSU... IBA Members get access to all URSUS articles.

Part 7-IBA’s Bear Safety Series Hierarchy & bear-bear interactions This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... bearbiology.org #BearSafety

There are passionate students, researchers, and conservationists around the world who want to be part of IBA, but financial barriers can make it difficult to join a professional society. Contact Jennapher: [email protected] (Use subject line “Gifting Membership”)

Part 6-IBA’s #BearSafety Series Grizzly vs. Black bear distribution & characteristics This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... 🐻 bearbiology.org

Dr. Andrew Derocher (URSUS Editor & IBA member) has spent decades studying polar bears in Western Hudson Bay. This study tracks polar bear movements, body condition, and sea ice ecology to support conservation planning. @aederocher.bsky.social #bearconservation #polarbears #arcticresearch

Applications for the IBA 2025-26 grant funding cycle are open! Deadline: 1 October 2025. IBA grants are available to eligible members. If your membership is not current, your application will not be reviewed. More info/apply: www.bearbiology.org/grants/ #bearconservation #bearresearch

Part 5-IBA’s Bear Safety Series Grizzly vs. Black bear behavior This series is an educational tool for anyone living, travelling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about #bears: bearbiology.org #BearSafety

Meet Aurora Donatelli, IBA Student Council member representing Europe! Aurora recently earned her PhD in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. Swipe through to learn more about her role on our student council. www.bearbiology.org/about/council/ #BearBiology #BearResearch #Bears

The IHBCW will be Oct. 5–9 in Kalispell, MT. Early bird registration ends Aug. 15. Merch available for pre-order through their website. Bring your silent auction donations to the conference or ship in advance. Please direct questions to Carl Lackey or visit www.humanbearconflicts.org #bears

It’s Andean Bear day! 🐻 The Andean bear is the only bear species in South America, and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Head to Facebook to view the full post with video from 4 individuals dedicated to #AndeanBear conservation. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aeg... #spectacledbear

Part 4 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series Human-Bear Conflict 🐻 This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in #AmericanBlackBear and #GrizzlyBear territory in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... More about #bears: bearbiology.org #bearsafety

URSUS is IBA's peer-reviewed journal and includes articles on all aspects of bear management and research. We are featuring Vickowski and Van Horn’s “Andean bears below the Andes”. View the full post: www.instagram.com/ibabearbiology #andeanbear #bearresearch #bearbiology #peruwildlife #peru

Part 3 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series Bear Safety Basics 🐻 This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... Learn more: bearbiology.org #bearsafety #bear

The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is known for their large, rounded ears and crescent-shaped chest patch. These photos were taken by IBA member, Sergey Kolchin in Sikhote-Alin, Russia. You can donate your photos & videos to IBA using this form: forms.gle/19PEF8DFbpHy...

Here is an opportunity to win a prize of USD $30,000 for those who have received their doctorate degree in the last 2 years. Please view the link for more information & eligibility. www.science.org/content/page...

Part 2 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series Safety is your responsiblity! This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... Learn more: bearbiology.org #bearsafety #bear

Part 1 - IBA’s Bear Safety Series This series is an educational tool for anyone living, traveling, or working in American black bear and grizzly bear country in North America. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zk... Learn more: bearbiology.org #bearsafety #grizzlybear #blackbear

Precious little ice left in Hudson Bay but some polar bears we're tracking are staying offshore. Based on their poor condition this spring, some bears may need another seal or two to survive the on land period. Satellite images can't see the small bits the bears are using.

Last month, our team discussed the impacts of recent changes in the U.S. for polar bear conservation and shares insights on the changes we’re watching and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. View the webinar, below. youtu.be/KLzgNAK5aLg

The new Ursus Index lets you search every article published in IBA’s peer-reviewed journal, Ursus, all the way back to 1968! This is a great resource to access over 1,000 articles on bear research. Head to our website to try it out! bearbiology.org #BearConservation #WildlifeResearch #BearBiology

With support from IBA’s Experience & Exchange Grant Program (2024–25), Dr. Nishith Dharaiya led a field-based training program in Mount Abu, Rajasthan focused on sloth bear conservation. View the full post on IBA’s Instagram & Facebook pages. #slothbearconservation #slothbear #mountabu #bears

In 2023, Japan saw 218 human casualties and 9,099 bears killed. Supported by IBA’s Research & Conservation Grant, Eli Sooker organized a unique event: “Gathering to Think About Bear Countermeasures @ Kazuno.” View the full post: www.instagram.com/p/DKulO3aJUY... #japan #akitaprefecture

Support bear conservation around the world by donating cryptocurrency to IBA through The Giving Block! 🐻 
Donate: thegivingblock.com/donate/inter... #bearconservation #bearbiology #bearresearch #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptodonation #wildlifeconservation

Do you have bear news you want to share? 🗞️ Submit your article for the summer 2025 IBN before June 5, 2025. Please view IBN submission details on our website: www.bearbiology.org/publications... #bearresearch #bearconservation #bearbiology #bears #conservation #science #internationalbearnews

This featured article from URSUS has been selected by BioOne as part of their “Top & Trending Research in 2025”. Coady et al. “Denning ecology of an at-risk American black bear population in a unique habitat on the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada.” Access the full article: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

Special webinar: US politics & polar bears 🐻‍❄️ Please join us for a special webinar with our team where we’ll share insights on the changes we’re watching and what it means for polar bears and their Arctic home. Thursday, May 22, 3p MT / 5p ET 🌎 Register: pbears.org/44K2XNi