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International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)
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IBA advances scientific understanding and global conservation of the world’s eight bear species. We envision a world where all eight bear species can thrive and coexist with humans.
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The 15th Western Black Bear Workshop (WBBW) is co-hosted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Nevada Department of Wildlife.

29 March-2 April 2027
Leavenworth, WA. 

Abstract submission deadline is 15 November 2026.

Visit the WBBW website for more info: wafwa.org/workshops/20...
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August 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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IBA CONFERENCE SHUTTLES:

Attendees requiring group transportation must reserve and pay for their shuttle directly through the bus company’s online reservation portal. www.wildlifeadventures.it/en/iba-confe...

This comes with a strict deadline of 4 September 2026.

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August 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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New open access article in Ursus!

“Detecting occurrence and timing of grizzly bear parturition based on anomalies in accelerometer data” by Roberts et al.

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#bearresearch #bearbiology #grizzlybear #brownbear
August 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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New open access article in Ursus!

“Rescued Bornean sun bear cub mass increases during rehabilitative hand-rearing” by Wieczorek et al. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#bearresearch #bearconservation #sunbear
July 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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New open access article in Ursus! 🐻

“Underground archives: Exploring bear traces in Greek caves” by Lazaridis et al. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#brownbear #bearresearch #bearconservation #Greekcaves
June 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Today is International Sun Bear Day. Sun bears are considered “vulnerable” (IUCN) and face many threats, including habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the cruel pet trade. Learn more or contribute to our bear conservation efforts by visiting our website today: bearbiology.org

#sunbearday #sunbears
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May 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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The submission deadline for the next issue of International Bear News is 5 June 2026. If you’d like to share an article about the biology, conservation, or management of the world’s eight bear species, now's the time to share! 🐻‍❄️

For information, visit: www.bearbiology.org/download/201...
May 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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🐻 Enter the McNeil River Fundraising Raffle to win a trip for 2 to one of the most exclusive bear-viewing locations in the world and contribute to bear conservation at the same time! The McNeil Fundraising Raffle is open until 10 May 2026 at 11:55 PM AKDT.

More info: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
May 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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New open access article in Ursus! 🐻

“Observation of predatory infanticide by a solitary female brown bear” by Camille Jodouin. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#brownbear #grizzlybear #bearresearch #bearconservation
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April 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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🔔 Reminder for those who have been selected to present at the 29th IBA Conference: Don’t forget to register for the conference by 30 April 2026 using your unique code to confirm your presentation slot. Unregistered presenters after the deadline may lose their presentation slot.
April 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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It’s Earth Day! 🌎

Bears help support entire ecosystems and the many species within them. Today, 6 of the world’s 8 bear species are vulnerable and facing growing threats, including habitat loss and climate change.

Learn more about IBA’s bear research & conservation efforts at bearbiology.org
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April 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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🧪 New open access article in Ursus! 🐻

“Intelligent bear deterrence system based on computer vision: Reducing human–bear conflicts in remote areas” by Chen et al. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#brownbear #bears #bearresearch #bearconservation
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April 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Enter for a chance to experience one of the most exclusive bear-viewing locations in the world and contribute to bear conservation at the same time!

Enter before 10 May 2026

Details & tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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#BearResearch #BearConservation #McNeilRiver #AlaskaWildlife
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April 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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🧪 New open access article in Ursus! 🐻

“Demography of American black bears in a semiarid environment” by Orocu et al. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#brownbear #bears #bearresearch #bearconservation
Volume 37 Ursus cover.
April 12, 2026 at 12:09 AM
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Meet Nari Kim, IBA Student Council member representing Eurasia! 🐻

Nari is a second-year PhD student in Wildlife Conservation and Medicine at Chungbuk National University in South Korea and is trained as a veterinarian.

Learn more about IBA’s Student Council: www.bearbiology.org/about/council/
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April 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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The Spring 2026 issue of International Bear News is almost here! 🐻

This featured article looks at the ban of bear farming in South Korea, and the ongoing efforts to relocate ~200 captive bears to safer, long-term sanctuary homes.

Keep an eye out for the release of IBN to read the full article.
Man crouches down and looks into a cage with two bears inside. Mud and water is seen on the floor inside the cage. On-screen text introduces the featured article. A man with stethoscope examines a sedated asiatic black bear. On-screen text summarizes the IBN article. Group of people pose and smile for the camera in front of an Asiatic black bear conservation centre. On-screen text summarizes the IBN article.
April 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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IBA accepts #crypto donations through @thegivingblock.com

Every donation helps support research, education, and conservation for the world’s 8 #bear species.

Donate to help us help bears today: thegivingblock.com/donate/inter...
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March 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Due to the high number of travel grant applications, the deadline for submitting an application will now be 6 April 2026 23:59 UTC. A current IBA membership is required to submit an application.

More info:
conference.bearbiology.org
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March 24, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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March 23rd is #WorldBearDay! 🐻‍❄️ 🐻 🐼

Six of the eight bear species are classified “vulnerable” by the IUCN. This means they are at risk of becoming endangered or extinct in the wild if threats to its survival persist.

Follow IBA or donate to help us conserve #bears
👉🏼 bearbiology.org
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March 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Sun bears have a large tongue that can reach up to 46 cm (18 in). This allows them to access honey and insects hidden in hard-to-reach places.
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Source:
International Association for Bear Research and Management. (n.d.). Helarctos malayanus (Sun bear) www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be...
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March 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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🧪 New open access article in Ursus! 🐻

“High-resolution techniques reveal the palaeoecology of an exceptionally large Ursus arctos from the Late Pleistocene of East Siberia” by Prilepskaya et al. Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...

#brownbear #americanblackbear #bears #EduSky #ScienceSky
March 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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The Governor's Special Permit Raffle for McNeil River is back, sponsored by IBA and @alaskazoo.bsky.social

Enter for the opportunity to view brown bears in their natural habitat, all while supporting bear conservation efforts. Deadline: May 10 ‼️

Details and tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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March 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Happy National Panda Day! 🐼

This special day is dedicated to raising awareness for giant panda conservation.

Let’s ensure a future where pandas thrive in the wild!

Learn more about the giant panda: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be...

#giantpanda #pandabear #nationalpandaday
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March 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Join the global bear community at the 29th IBA Conference, coming to Pescasseroli, Italy from 20-25 September, 2026.

Early bird registration pricing ends June 1, 2026

Register now: conference.bearbiology.org/conference-r...

#ScienceSky #BearConservation #BearResearch
March 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Exciting news: BioOne’s Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot has reached its sustainability threshold, meaning Ursus will be fully open access for 2026! @bioone.bsky.social

Learn more here: bio-one.co/2026S2O

#EduSky #BearResearch #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #BearConservation
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March 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM