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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.
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
Today is International Polar Bear Day – a day to recognize polar bears and the urgent need to protect them. With climate change threatening their future, conservation efforts are more important than ever.
Support bear conservation by donating to IBA: bearbiology.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
Two photographers take images of brown bear sitting in grass nearby.
Multiple brown bears gathered at McNeil River.
Brown bear runs through water.
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...
Cover of Ursus 2026, volume 37
New open access article in Ursus! 🐼
“Testing the use of remote cameras to index body condition in brown and black bears” by Mowat et al.
Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...
IBA members have full access to all Ursus articles via their membership account. #brownbear #americanblackbear #bears
Image of woman handling a camera trap on tree. Background has world map with science-related graphics and on-screen text celebrating international day of women and girls in science.
woman kneels on snowy landscape while working on a sedated polar bear laying next to her.
woman kneels next to Asiatic black bear and listens to its vitals through a stethoscope.
Top: woman handles camera trap on a tree. Bottom: the same woman takes a sample from the field while wearing gloves.
Today, we’re recognizing some of the incredible women of IBA whose work advances bear research and conservation around the world. From field research to community collaboration, their science, leadership, and dedication are vital to protecting all eight bear species.
Italian landscape with mountains and green forest. On-screen text contains conference announcements
Abstract Submissions:
Deadline to apply: 15 February 2026
We welcome submissions for both oral presentations and poster sessions covering all aspects of bear research, ecology, conservation, and management.
More details and submission forms on our conference website: conference.bearbiology.org
Cover of Ursus Volume 37
New in Ursus! 🐻
“Edible ant availability and distribution as resources for the Asiatic black bear” by Mikuni et al.
Read via BioOne: doi.org/10.2192/URSU...
IBA members have full access to Ursus articles via their membership account. 🧪
#moonbear #asiaticblackbear #bearresearch
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
3 people sit atop a mountain and look out over a valley in Italy. On screen text shares abstract submission deadline for upcoming IBA conference.
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 29th IBA Conference is 15 February 2026.
We welcome abstract submissions for both oral presentations and poster sessions covering all aspects of bear research, ecology, conservation, and management.
More details: conference.bearbiology.org
Two sloth bear cubs cling to their mother’s back as she walks through a forest. On-screen text includes a sloth bear fact.
Two sloth bear cubs cling to their mother’s back as she walks through tall grass. On-screen text includes information about sloth bear cubs.
Video of sloth bear carrying 2 cubs on her back. On-screen text encourages reader to follow @ibabearbiology.
Sloth bear cubs spend much of their first year riding on their mother’s back. This unique behavior seems to be the best defence from predators like tigers and leopards.
To learn more about bears, follow @ibabearbiology or visit our species pages on our website: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be...
The latest IBA Management Committee webinar is now available on YouTube. Webinar #11 explores the pros and cons of chemical immobilization, with a focus on BAM and NalMed-A, drawing on real-world field experience.
Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/KS6BbgZl5BY?...
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Want to teach your students or kids about polar bears? Check out our Paws up for Polar Bears unit! This unit focuses on polar bear ecology, the Arctic, and the impacts of climate change on habitats and natural processes, all while instilling a stewardship ethic. https://pbears.org/3SvXbbq
Coexistence between humans and Marsican brown bears: a possible way forward comes from genetics.
www.salviamolorso.it/en/2026/01/c...
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
Don’t miss the latest issue of International Bear News! 🐻
Explore the Fall 2025 IBN, featuring new bear research, conservation updates, recent bear literature, upcoming events, and more from our global bear community.
Read this article and more in IBN:
www.bearbiology.org/download/ibn...
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
Hey teachers and educators, looking for curriculum ideas? In our Mom & Me unit, students will learn about the relationship between sea ice and polar bear populations and about the ways climate change impacts the sea ice ecosystem in the Arctic. pbears.org/49CDbcY
Hudson Bay polar bears continue their outward migration. Bear H near Cape Churchill was in the denning area last week but is now on the ice. Likely a failed litter. Bears leaving in January don't usually have cubs. Hard to say what happened.
IBA members at previous conferences with on-screen text encouraging abstract submissions.
IBA members at previous conferences with on-screen text encouraging abstract submissions.
IBA members at previous conferences with on-screen text encouraging abstract submissions.
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 29th IBA Conference is 15 February 2026!
We welcome submissions for both oral and poster presentations covering all aspects of bear research, ecology, conservation, and management.
Details and submission forms here: conference.bearbiology.org
Brown bear laying on stomach with arms outstretched next to body of water. On-screen text has deadline to submit article for IBN.
Submit your article for the spring 2026 issue of International Bear News before 5 February, 2026.
Please submit your article to the correct correspondent in your area. Please view IBN submission details on our website: www.bearbiology.org/publications...
#BearNews #BearResearch #BearBiology
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
Mountains with grassy farmland in foreground. On-screen text provides information about post-conference trip.
The IBA conference organization team is pleased to offer the opportunity to take part in a 5-day post-conference trip to the Trento Province in Northern Italy.
Location: Trentino Italian Alps, Italy
Date of Trip: 26-30 September 2026
Visit conference.bearbiology.org for more information.
Andean bear peers at camera from behind green vegetation. On-screen text introduces the featured article.
Close-up image of bear claw marks on a tree with a pencil for size comparison. On-screen text summarizes the IBN article.
Cinaro tree with ripe fruit on it. On-screen text summarizes the IBN article.
The latest issue of International Bear News is HERE! 🐻
Explore the Fall 2025 IBN, featuring new bear research, conservation updates, recent bear literature, upcoming events, and more from our global bear community.
Read this article and more in IBN:
www.bearbiology.org/download/ibn...
Small village on a mountainside in Central Apennines, Italy.
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 29th IBA Conference is 15 February 2026!
We welcome abstract submissions for both oral presentations and poster sessions covering all aspects of bear research, ecology, conservation, and management.
More details: conference.bearbiology.org
#BearBiology
Two American black bears laying closely; one with black pelage and one with brown. On-screen text includes facts about Ursus Americanus.
Two different images, each with a mother and cub. One image shows a blonde American black bear with black coloured cub. The other shows two white coloured black bears. On-screen text includes facts about Ursus Americanus.
A cinnamon coloured black bear with white chest patch looks at camera. On-screen text includes facts about Ursus Americanus.
DYK? Despite their name, not all American black bears (Ursus Americanus) are black in colour. They can also be brown, cinnamon, bluish-grey, and cream-coloured/white.
To learn more about bears, follow @ibabearbiology or visit our species pages on our website: www.bearbiology.org/the-eight-be... 🧪
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Explore the latest issue of IBN, featuring new bear research, conservation updates, recent bear literature, upcoming events, and more from our global bear community.
Keep an eye out for the upcoming release of IBN to read the full article and learn more about Tranquility Kay’s healing journey.
Ursus cover photo with on-screen text sharing information about cover photo contest and deadline to vote.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo for the Ursus Volume 37 2026 Cover Photo Contest! 🐻
The vote is open to current IBA members only. Check your email to access the link to the 12 photo candidates & ballot. Log in to your IBA membership account to vote. Ballot closes 23 December 2025.
