There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
BEARs of the last frontier... I thought courtship was complicated for people, but not any more. I've watched the brown bears play the game for over a month now and I'm beginning to think we have it easy. ...The big fellow had an air of supreme confidence about him, and he immediately pulled out some of his best moves to impress his competitors, starting with a bear's typical cowboy swagger; Elvis eat your heart out: The hip gyrations on this guy caught everyone's attention, including another large male that was already copulating with a female. His female glanced towards the handsome newcomer, and paid for it with a jealous bite on the ear from her frustrated male. She let out a growl of pain and sure enough, Elvis clocked the commotion and came shuffling over as fast as his swagger would allow. There's only one thing that makes a male bear more attractive than the hip swagger and that's when he urinates all over his feet to spread his scent as widely as possible with each stride. Yes, this guy really knew what he was doing. Walking his scent all over the meadow certainly got some attention and put the other males on notice. Females took note left, right, and center. Only one thing stood between him and his chosen female: the male that had already claimed her.
Survival Skills of Bears
