nobody here but us bears

Björn 1996 he/him

[kosmogrl]

Bartholomew Bear Hiking Outfit

[wreegis]

there was an incident at work today

[mammalianmammals]

Why Do Some Black Bears Have Brown Fur?

New research pinpoints the 9,000-year-old genetic mutation that gives some black bears a cinnamon-colored hue

As their name suggests, many American black bears have black fur—but not all of them do. These mammals actually come in a range of hues, from sandy blonde to rusty copper to bluish-grey. Researchers are particularly interested in why some of these bears have evolved to have cinnamon-colored fur, which makes them look similar to grizzly bears (also known as brown bears). From a safety perspective, it’s important for humans to distinguish between these two species so they know how to respond in an encounter. In a new paper published Friday in the journal Current Biology, researchers reveal they are one step closer to unraveling the mystery of these look-alike bears. The reddish-brown hue of some black bears likely comes from a genetic variation, the study suggests...

Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-some-black-bears-have-brown-fur-180981328/

[agnesmontague]

ive invented (note: dubious claim) something i call the bear diet which is mostly fruits and vegetables with fish as the main protein source and something like once a month you eat a few hyperprocessed foods of your liking because that is when you, the bear, raid a dumpster in the suburbs

[stellarskyes]

after the hyperprocessed foods, do you take tranquilizers to simulate getting captured by animal control and returned to the wild?

[agnesmontague]

i would settle for melatonin gummies but well. knock yourself out

[asterwild]

unused/unfinished bear sketches 🐻

[sayuupi]

Yellow flower 🌼

[atrusovaartist]

acrylic on canvas 70*80 см «Waiting for the Big One» 2025

[fridaybear]

😎 f r i d a y. Enjoy this spectacled bear. - - - - - - - - - "andean bear, spectacled bear" by Attila Oláh is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

[starcures]

new boot goofin

[seralicetarrant]

Tracking those paw prints all over the place...

[kaijuno]

[lleyksie]

black bears ʕ-ᴥ-ʔ

[dreamstars]

[skweebs]

The bear's name is Michal! He was a rescued zoo bear from Poland, you can learn more about him here! The photo was taken in 2011 so not AI, just uncredited.

Photo by Four Paws Bear Sanctuary Müritz (photographer's name not given)

[ulan-bator]

[fridaybear]

Some vintage bear action for y'all to ring in your mid-May Friday! Make that weekend amazing. - - - - - - - - "[Two Bears]" by Ottomar Anschütz is marked with CC0 1.0.

[sibirsibir]

Wooden vessel with gold frames in the form of a bear figure, Filippovka kurgan 1, 4th century BCE

[sayuupi]

Polar bear cub named Momota! 🐻‍❄️

From GAO Aquarium Japan 🐾

[starcures]

new boot goofin