DNA Sample from Ancient Bear Skull Offers Insight on How Their Ancestors Migrated to Japan

Medicine & Technology Aug 04, 2021

Extracted DNA samples from an ancient bear skull, dated 32,500 years old, offer insight into how Ice Age bears migrated to Honshu, lived near what is now Tokyo, and eventually died out.

Brown Bears More Successful In Mating When They Rub Their Backs on More Trees

May 14, 2021

A study reveals that brown bears who rub up against more trees have more cubs and partners. The behavior is linked to being more attractive to the opposite sex.

Bears Discover Using Chemicals On Their Paws For Long Distance Communication

May 01, 2017

Researchers found out that brown bears in Poland use chemicals they secrete on their paws as a way of communication.