Amarena’s Cubs Update
Here we share with you the latest developments in the lives of Amarena’s cubs. Over the past month, the cubs continued their journey of growth and exploration in the surrounding territory.
Temporary hunting closure for bear protection
In response to growing concerns for the safety of Amarena’s orphaned cubs, the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise National Park requested a temporary hunting stop in areas frequented by the cubs.
Expert report and legal procedure updates
Two weeks after the death of Amarena, the first results of the ballistic report were made public, confirming that the bear was on all fours when she was hit in the side by the bullet. We are expecting the full ballistics report, which around mid-December will shed light on the distance and trajectory of the..
News about Amarena’s cubs
The two orphaned cubs of Amarena are being constantly monitored by the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park zoologists, park rangers and the Carabinieri Forestali officers.
Update on Amarena killing
Post-mortem examination of the bear carcass Amarena was killed by a single fatal shot. The bullet perforated her lungs and death occurred due to haemorrhaging. This is what emerged from the first results of the necropsy, carried out on September 5 in the Veterinary Department of the University of Teramo, on the body of the..
The importance of bears for local development
A new study by Tattoni et al. (2023) has confirmed that Marsican brown bears play a valuable role promoting the Central Apennines as nature-based tourism destination.
Salviamo l’Orso is on National Geographic!
We thank Bruno D’Amicis Wildlife Photography for the great article on the Marsican brown bear which was published in the September edition of the National Geographic Italia!
A young Marsican bear was photographed and filmed yesterday
translated by Patrizia Grigolo A young Marsican bear was photographed and filmed yesterday by some hikers near the Voltigno Plateau, in the area near Pescara of the Gran Sasso National Park and Laga Mountains. https://www.ansa.it/abruzzo/notizie/2020/05/10/orso-su-gransasso-sindaco-ciliegina-su-torta-per-estate_8ec47c9b-ab2b-4e9b-8279-f6f88744c3b6.html We are very excited to share these news, as it testifies to the bear’s ability to return to areas..
In spring 2019 a young Marsican brown bear crosses an underpass
In spring 2019 a young Marsican brown bear crosses an underpass. It is probably one of Peppina’s cubs soon after separation from his/her mother. Cleaning underpasses from rubble and waste of all sorts is one of the actions provided by the “Bear Smart Community” initiative, which Salviamo l’Orso, the Monte Genzana Alto Gizio Nature Reserve,..
What it eats: European plum
In this period, the European plum tree is in full blossom and its fruits are one of the most attractive food for the bear during the Summer, as the second part of the video “The bear and the fruit” testifies on. It was made by a camera trap in the territory of Gole del Sagittario..
