Conservation Bear

in modern times, bears have come under pressure through encroachment on habitats , illegal trade in bear parts, including asian bile bear market, though hunting banned, largely replaced farming. iucn lists 6 bear species vulnerable; 2 least concern species, brown bear , american black bear, @ risk of extirpation in areas. in general these 2 species inhabit remote areas little interaction humans, , main non-natural causes of mortality hunting, trapping, road-kill , depredation.

laws have been passed in many areas of world protect bears habitat destruction. public perception of bears positive, people identify bears due omnivorous diets, ability stand on 2 legs, , symbolic importance. support bear protection widespread, @ least in more affluent societies. bears raid crops or attack livestock, may come conflict humans. in poorer rural regions, attitudes may more shaped dangers posed bears , economic costs cause farmers , ranchers.