Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Nature
Do bears scratch their butts…um, backs?
If you’ve ever wondered what bears do when you aren’t looking, check this out. It’s a pretty funny clip and a good counterpoint to the tragic end of the “falling bear” in the previous post.
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Backyard Bears: Trouble can be avoided by moving feeders
Looking to see a Michigan black bear? Look no further than your backyard. That’s become the norm in more and more locations around the state. State officials report that Michigan’s black bear population is spreading south into heavily populated areas … Continue reading
Not all green is good: See how many tons of garlic mustard are being weeded from Michigan parks, and how you can help
“So far, West Michigan has a commanding lead in the 2012 Garlic Mustard Challenge with nearly 3,000 pounds pulled this month. Several public garlic mustard pulls are planned in Kent and Ottawa counties over the next few weeks to boost … Continue reading
White killer whale adult spotted for first time in wild
Russian scientists discovered this white Orca while cruising off the coast of Kamchatka in eastern Russia. This is the first mature adult that has ever been spotted, according to BBC News. Two other young white Orcas have been seen in … Continue reading
Look me in the eye: A tree-top view of Great Blue Herons
You don’t see this very often. From: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
White-nose syndrome in bats spread now likely 20 states
White-nose syndrome, the fungal condition that has been killing bats in the United States, continues to spread, BBC News reported today The current toll is estimated at 5.5 million bats in 20 states. New is a finding that the fungus … Continue reading
Fur loss, open sores seen in polar bears
US Geologic Survey scientists are concerned about nine Barrow Alaska polar bears that have been found with fur loss and open sores, a condition also seen recently in seals and walruses. Preliminary studies have ruled out radiation poisoning from the … Continue reading
Polar bear encounters on the rise in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Annie Rumbolt and her husband Lawrence now sleep with a big game hunting rifle in their bedroom after becoming the latest survivors of polar bear encounters in Newfoundland and Labrador. Pack ice conditions unusually close to … Continue reading
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