Author Archives: Mike McIntosh
I Was Followed by Bears – by Ella.
I Was Followed by Bears – Written & photo by Ella. This is a story you will neither see in your local newspaper or on the TV news because it is not dramatic enough, but this happens often. I had … Continue reading
Scaring a bear away from home, cottage or campground is easy and safe to do.
Black Bear of other colours
The North American Black Bear is not always black. It may be different shades of brown, white or black. The Glacier Bear of Alaska has a bluish tinge to its black fur, still black and still a black bear as … Continue reading
Bears. Questions and Answers – Bear With Us.
People, Dogs and Bears / Understanding the Black Bear
Location – Burnham Mansion Veterinary Services – Peterborough, Ontario. August 19, 2017.
What is hyperphagia?
Hyperphagia – What is hyperphagia? Hyper is extreme activity or highly active. Phagia the suffix, has to do with eating. Hyperphagia with regards to a bear, refers to the need to eat continuosly. At this time of year, mid August … Continue reading
Bears – They will keep looking for more:
Now is the Time!
Now is the time! Put away bird feeders for the summer. Keep food garbage secured until you can have it properly disposed of. If you have garbage pick up, put garbage to curb as close to pick up time as … Continue reading
Students Learn About Bears via Facetime
April 2017 – Mike of Bear With Us presents to elementary students near North Saanich, Vancouver Island, B.C. Three presentations, 300 students. Mike was not there. It was done via Apple Facetime. We can use Skype as well if Facetime … Continue reading
Research – Survival of Orphan Bear Cubs – New Hampshire
Survival of Orphan Black bear Cubs – short term – New Hampshire Bear cubs,Short-term survival of rehabilitated orphan cubs NH-Human-Wildl Interactions_2016
Visit our media area to see photos and videos of bears in rehabilitation and in the wild.
