Only 50 remain.
In the mountains of the central Apennines, the following survive.
the last specimens of the Marsican bear, a unique species in the world.
Salviamo l’Orso is an association of volunteers working to save the Marsican bear from extinction, gathering around it all those who care about the fate of the plantigrade and its natural habitat.
The Marsican brown bear is in Critical Danger of Extinction and, despite the renewed commitment and interest of the institutions in charge of its protection, it still shows no signs of a decisive turnaround that could remove it from the danger of extinction.
In addition to the measures that need to be put into practice by the various agencies in charge of protecting the bear’s environment, a collective awareness is needed that recognizes the battle for the bear’s survival as a cultural emergency not only in the affected regions, but of the entire country.
OUR GOALS
INFORM
To contribute to the knowledge and dissemination of the status of the species and the threats to it.
SENSITIZE
Promote and stimulate relationships among agencies and institutions responsible for the conservation of the species.
SURVEY
Monitor the territory in order to promptly report situations of risk or abuse on natural habitats.
MAKE
To study and fund projects to protect the species and its natural habitat, carried out with the help of members and volunteers.
NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
World bear conference to be held in abruzzo
In 2026, the central Apennines will become the epicenter of bear conservation internationally, with a focus on the Marsican brown bear and human-wildlife coexistence. From September 20-25, Pescasseroli will host two important events: the International Conference of theIBA - International...
Drought in the Fucino Plain: a tragedy foretold that finds no reasonable solutions
In recent years, the Fucino Plain-one of Abruzzo's main agricultural poles where the richness of the soil, of lacustrine origin, and the flat conformation of the area allow the cultivation of products of excellence such as the Fucino carrot (which has obtained Protected Geographical Indication -...
Celestino V Bridge: we say “NO” to yet another havoc.
Salviamo L'Orso stands alongside WWF and the SP64 Committee, which, in recent days, filed a formal objection against the appeal to the Pescara Regional Administrative Tribunal advanced by the municipalities of Roccamorice and Lettomanopello. The latter, in fact, are among the firm supporters of...
“Orso filato”: the first festival dedicated to bear smart communities
On 2 and 3 August, from dawn to dusk, the municipality of Vastogirardi (Isernia) will host the first edition of the Festival delle Comunità a Misura d'Orso: two days dedicated to the relationship between human beings and nature with a privileged look at the challenges and opportunities that the...
In L’Aquila the premiere of the documentary ‘The Central Apennines. A history of coexistence’.
On 4 July at 5.30 p.m. at the L. Zordan Conference Centre in L'Aquila, the première of the documentary 'The Central Apennines. A history of coexistence' by award-winning French director Emmanuel Rondeau. Through a series of images of the places interspersed with interviews with local communities...
Bear Museum temporarily closed
On Monday 25 June, work officially began on the earthquake-proofing of the municipal building in Pizzone, which, among others, houses the Bear Museum. The work will continue for most of the year, and we expect to be able to welcome numerous visitors again in early 2026. The museum is one of the...
Water infrastructures endanger wildlife.Salviamo l’Orso submits a report to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security
In the days immediately following the discovery of the two Marsican bear cubs drowned in the Scanno reservoir at Colle Rotondo, Salviamo l'Orso and Rewilding Apennines staff and volunteers carried out a series of inspections on various similar infrastructures that represent a constant danger to...
‘We demand for clarity on the hunting law’. Salviamo L’Orso among the signatories of a letter addressed to the italian government.
45 associations working in the field of conservation have signed a letter requesting an official meeting with the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, and the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to discuss the bill that aims to reform hunting...
Dead bear found in the municipality of Ortona dei Marsi
Today, 13 April 2025, a group of hikers found the body of a Marsican brown bear on the border between Ortona dei Marsi and the Sirente Velino Regional Natural Park. Initial investigations carried out on the spot by authorised personnel, which included a patrol of Carabinieri Forestali, the...
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Association for the Conservation of the Marsican Brown Bear ONLUS
Olive Park Street, 11
65015 Montesilvano (PE)
Italy
VAT NUMBER: 02189990688
CF: 91117950682
MAIL: info@salviamolorso.it
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