Bear Conservation

Rehabilitation & Release
	Releasing bears back into the wild is an important part of our strategy for their conservation. Not only does it help stem illegal trade by removing the bears from the market, but also it helps maintain the genetic diversity of the Andean Bear in the wild.
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Capturing
	We use traps to capture bears in the wild so that we can then fit them with radio collars and monitor their movements. Find out about more details about our capture methods here.
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Tracking
	In order to formulate conservation plans for the Andean Bear we first need to know how and where these creatures live. We track bears via radio telemetry to work out their preferred habitat types and home ranges.
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Meet Our Bears
	Meet the bears that have been a part of our study. Here you can find photos and short biographies of each of the bears we have worked with over the years.
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Project Results
	Already our work has led to a deeper understanding of the needs of the Andean Bear. Check out this section to learn about our discoveries in their activity patterns and home range areas.
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Community Involvement
	We work closely with local communities to educate locals on the need to conserve the Andean Bear. Once locals understand that the bears are a rare treasure and not a threat, they are usually only too eager to help us in their conservation.
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Staff
	The Andean Bear Conservation Project has a number of full-time staff, all of whom are passionate about their work. Staff work all year round, often without pay, to ensure that this vital study continues.
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