Build A Bear Essay

Most bear encounters are not documented, as they were just sightings with no immediate danger. However 13 states that keep detailed records saw a 23% increase in bear encounters from 2010 to 2012. The bear population is growing and in some states like Florida both the bear and human population is growing. You can say we are living in the bear's backyard, and that means a greater likelihood of a bear encounter. There have been literally thousands of instances where bears have frightened workers,…

been to that place many times, instead the lawyers and judges decided to send him to an island,for banishment. It was said that the island would change Cole but peters parents didn't think it would change him. At the island he was sent to there was a bear,a…

Priscilla Juarez 1/08/2015 Ms.Jenson Touching Spirit Bear In the beginning of the book Cole Matthews a fifteen year old from Minneapolis, Minnesota arrives in Southeast Alaska in handcuffs. Cole agrees to stay on a neglected island in Alaska all alone for a year to avoid jail time in Minneapolis. Accompanied by Two Native Americans from the Tlingit tribe; one named Garvey, a parole officer, and the other named Edwin, a quiet elder who helped arranged Cole’s banishment. Edwin was the one who…

Cole Hansen Kilgore was a boy who was raised in a very loving home. He was an only child that was cared for by his mother and father. Unfortunatley, he was introduced to alcohol and drugs at a very young age. Cole struggled with this for a long time, until his mother realized and moved the family away from his bad-idea friends. However, by the time he was 19, Cole was working towards becoming sober. One night he told his mother than he would be two miles down the road at a friend's house. Cole…

“You don’t mess with bears, man. Bears are crazy.” My friend had used a more serious tone of voice than the tone we’d be using discussing the inanity of certain animals, such as squirrels or rabbits, when discussing his ursine fears. I looked up from the campfire at his suddenly fear-stricken face. I shook my head. “Bears? Are you kidding me? Bears are practically harmless, they pretty much only attack when they’re startled, or really hungry. Besides, bears are mighty scarce around these parts.”…

In order for polar bears to preserve their species and live long healthy lives, and avoid stress, they must live in a stable environment with an appropriate consistent diet. Since Polar Bears have been recognized as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act in 2008 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (The Alaska Zoo 2005), it is essential to use precaution to preserve them. Captive facilities like the Alaska Zoo possess the sufficient resources for the polar bears that will aid in…

Wilson, K. (2002). Bear snores on. Simon and Schuster. “One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!” (goodreads.com) After reading the book to the kids have them make a cave for the bear and his friends.…

Bear Management in Montana Forests Those who live in Montana coexist with a vast array of wildlife. One of the most spectacular and intimidating species that can be encountered is the North American Black and Grizzly Bear. Not only are they a species that can be appreciated for their powerful beauty, but they contribute much to the ecosystem as well. Some of their ecological roles include being seed dispensers and nutrient providers ("Black Bear Biology," 2016.) The berries the bears’ consume…

under and overcoats that they shed once a year. Seals are protected from the cold by a thick layer of blubber combined with a tick fur coat. Another animal resistant to cold weather is the polar bear; this animal it has its protection from his thick fur and because of its large and heavy body. The polar bears are very good swimmers in cold water. Also, when they swim long distances they cover most of the distance floating on ice. It certainly helps to be big and…

and Scientific Name Polar bears are commonly known as polar bears here in English but in French they are known as Ours blanc or Ours polaire and in Spanish polar bears are known as Oso polar. Polar bears can also be called sea bear, ice bear or even white bear. Habitat Description and Niche Characteristics Diet: Polar bears are carnivores and their primary prey are seals. Some seals that polar bears eat are ringed seals, bearded seals and other pinnipeds. Polar bears can be opportunistic in…