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
American black bear stands in tall grass. On-screen text shares about the S2O model from BioOne.
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
Kiersten stands on a snow-covered landscape with the Aurora Borealis in the background.
Kiersten smiles at camera with polar bear hat on, while on-screen text introduces her.
Kiersten doing field work in snowy landscape while on-screen text describes her research.
Kiersten smiles at camera. On-screen text describes her role as a student council member.
Meet Kiersten King, IBA Student Council member representing North America!
Kiersten is a third-year PhD student at the University of Manitoba, where her research focuses on polar bear reproductive strategies and maternal investment in response to a warming climate.
#bearconservation #student
Asiatic black bear sits in green bushes. On-screen text shares fact about this species.
Asiatic black bear curiously looks at camera from a forest. On-screen text discusses unique physical features of this species.
Asiatic black bears, often called “moon bears,” are one of the most visually distinctive bear species. Swipe -> to learn more!
Learn more about bears by following us & visiting our species pages at bearbiology.org
#MoonBear #AsiaticBlackBear #BearConservation
Cover of Ursus journal.
New in Ursus! 🐻
“Noninvasive genetic assessment of sloth bear diversity and population structure in Nepal” by Paudel et al.
Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...
IBA members have full access to Ursus articles via their membership account. 🧪
#slothbear #BearResearch #BearConservation
New cover of Ursus volume 37.
The official 2026 Volume 37 Ursus cover has been chosen by your votes! The selected photo was captured by Arthur Lefo.
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. It was great to see so much interest and involvement!
#bearbiology #bearresearch #bearconservation #science
Poster with images of bears and highlights of IBA’s year.
Poster with images of bears and highlights of IBA’s year.
What a year it’s been for IBA and our global bear community! 🐻
Thank you to our members, partners, and supporters for making this work possible. Your support helps advance the science and collaboration needed to conserve all eight bear species.
#BearConservation #BearResearch #BearBiology #Bears
Brown bear stands at forest edge. Announcing opening of registration for the 29th IBA Conference.
Landscape of Central Apennines. Invitation to attend the conference with website to find more information.
Registration for the upcoming IBA Conference in Pescasseroli, Italy is NOW OPEN!
20-25 September, 2026
Pescasseroli, Italy
Register now or learn more at: conference.bearbiology.org
We hope to see you there!
#bearbiology #bearesearch #bearconservation
Polar bear stands with her two cubs on each side of her. Text on screen reads “polar bear week”
Polar bear stands with her two cubs on each side of her. Text on screen describes the photo and includes a fact about bears.
Male polar bear laying down on the snow. Text on screen shares a fact about males showing scars from fighting over mates.
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
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: wcbresearch@gmail.com | +91 8320519905 | +91 9998981560
#slothbear #bearconservation #bearresearch #indiawildlife
Polar bear stands on sea ice looking at camera with “did you know?” fact at the bottom.
Same image of polar bear with text overlaid describing a pregnant polar bear’s fasting period. References: 1. Messier, F., M.K. Taylor, and M.A. Ramsay. 1994. Denning ecology of polar bears in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Journal of Mammalogy 75:420–430. doi: 10.2307/1382563 2. Ursus maritimus (Polar bear) (webpage). International Association for Bear Research and Management. 3. Rode, K.D., J.D. Reist, E. Peacock, and I. Stirling. 2010. Comments in response to “Estimating the energetic contribution of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) summer diets to the total energy budget” by Dyck and Kebreab (2009). Journal of Mammalogy 91:1517–1523. doi: 10.1644/09-MAMM-A-399.1 4. Rode, K.D., C.T. Robbins, L. Nelson, and S.C. Amstrup. 2015. Can polar bears use terrestrial foods to offset lost ice-based hunting opportunities? Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 13:138–145. doi: 10.1890/140202 5. Stirling, I., and A.E. Derocher. 2012. Effects of climate warming on polar bears: a review of the evidence. Global Change Biology 18:2694–2706. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2012.02753.x 6. Robbins, C.T., C. Lopez-Alfaro, K.D. Rode, Ø. Tøien, and O.L. Nelson. 2012. Hibernation and seasonal fasting in bears: the energetic costs and consequences for polar bears. Journal of Mammalogy 93:1493–1503. doi: 10.1644/11-MAMM-A-406.1
Same image of polar bear with infographic over top, showing a general timeline of a year in a polar bear’s life. References: 1. Messier, F., M.K. Taylor, and M.A. Ramsay. 1994. Denning ecology of polar bears in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Journal of Mammalogy 75:420–430. doi: 10.2307/1382563 2. Ursus maritimus (Polar bear) (webpage). International Association for Bear Research and Management. 3. Rode, K.D., J.D. Reist, E. Peacock, and I. Stirling. 2010. Comments in response to “Estimating the energetic contribution of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) summer diets to the total energy budget” by Dyck and Kebreab (2009). Journal of Mammalogy 91:1517–1523. doi: 10.1644/09-MAMM-A-399.1 4. Rode, K.D., C.T. Robbins, L. Nelson, and S.C. Amstrup. 2015. Can polar bears use terrestrial foods to offset lost ice-based hunting opportunities? Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 13:138–145. doi: 10.1890/140202 5. Stirling, I., and A.E. Derocher. 2012. Effects of climate warming on polar bears: a review of the evidence. Global Change Biology 18:2694–2706. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2012.02753.x 6. Robbins, C.T., C. Lopez-Alfaro, K.D. Rode, Ø. Tøien, and O.L. Nelson. 2012. Hibernation and seasonal fasting in bears: the energetic costs and consequences for polar bears. Journal of Mammalogy 93:1493–1503. doi: 10.1644/11-MAMM-A-406.1
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
Brown bear basking in the sun on a rocky hill. Text on screen includes date and location of IBA Conference, with logos of organizations involved.
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
Addressing the gathering, Munal highlighted that out of the eight bear species found worldwide, three—Himalayan
#ManipurBears #BearConservation #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeProtection
nenow.in/north-east-n...
🐻 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
Celebrating the majestic bears of our planet—symbols of strength, wilderness, and ecological balance. On International Bear Day, let’s commit to protecting their habitats and preserving biodiversity for future generations.
#InternationalBearDay #ProtectWildlife #BearConservation #WildlifeProtection
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
Close up of a giant panda eating bamboo. Text on screen reads “2025-2026 IBA Grant Cycle Open for Applications!” and IBA logo.
Same giant panda photo with overlay text providing information about the Research & Conservation Grant Program.
Same giant panda photo with overlay text providing information about the Experience & Exchange Grant Program.
Same giant panda photo with the words “Apply Now!” and “Deadline: October 1, 2025”.
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
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
Panda bear eating bamboo with IBA logo and “Cryptocurrency Donations”.
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
Black bear on a road confronting a human male in white shirt and blue jeans only a meter away
Black bears are solitary, intelligent, and curious. They help disperse seeds and aerate soil. Human-bear conflict is rising due to habitat loss—education and coexistence strategies are key. #BearConservation #HumanWildlifeConflict #Ecology #BlackBearDay Photo: Paige Marple
Image of a polar bear from the neck up, with text reading “international bear news. Submission deadline June 5th”
Image of a polar bear from the neck up, with text describing the type of articles that can be published in IBN. IBA Logo.
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
In honor of International Sun Bear Day (May 16), we want to show our appreciation for this “vulnerable” (IUCN) species.
Learn more about sun bears or help our bear conservation efforts by visiting: bearbiology.org
#sunbearday #sunbears #bearconservation #bearresearch #bearbiology
Alaska's controversial bear-killing program remains blocked! 🐻🚫 A judge rejected the emergency authorization, leaving the future of these magnificent creatures uncertain. #AlaskaWildlife #BearConservation #JusticeForBears
The Spring 2025 edition of International Bear News is now available! 🐻
Download your copy today to stay updated on the latest in bear research and conservation! 👇
www.bearbiology.org/download/ibn...
#BearResearch #BearConservation #bearbiology
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Together, we can make a difference. Join us in our mission to conserve these incredible animals and their habitats for generations to come. 🐻
Donate to IBA’s bear research and conservation efforts: bearbiology.org
#bearbiology #bearresearch #earthday #bearconservation
We recently celebrated the 1,000th Ursus article! 🎉 In conjunction with that, IBA released a history of the journal, from conference proceedings in 1968 to the peer-reviewed journal we know today.
Read here: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...
@bioone.bsky.social
#bearconservation #bearbiology #bearresearch
Sloth bears maintain forest ecosystems, but habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict threaten their survival.
Project Aquarius helps sustain forests like Corbett Tiger Reserve by installing solar water pumps, ensuring animals have access to water.
#BearConservation #SlothBear #Wildlife #India
Join researchers, wildlife managers, and conservationists for the 7th International Human-Bear Conflicts Workshop.
Date: October 5-9, 2025
Location: Kalispell, USA
Abstract submissions are now open! Deadline: May 1, 2025. Details can be found here: humanbearconflicts.org
#bearconservation
IBA’s new website is live!
Our website is a great resource for all things bears. From news updates to interactive species pages and URSUS articles dating back to 1968 - you're bound to learn something when you visit our website.
bearbiology.org
#bearbiology #bearconservation #bearresearch #bear
Enter for a chance to experience one of the most exclusive bear-viewing locations in the world! 🐻
Funds will support research, conservation, & education via the IBA, Alaska Zoo, and Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game.
Tickets: www.bearbiology.org/mcneil-river...
Photo by Carl Lackey
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