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Imagine adopting an adorable puppy, giving it a loving home for two years then realizing your beloved pet is more ursine than canine. When Su Yun and her family were on vacation, they thought they were buying a Tibetan mastiff puppy. However, it turns out they purchased a bear cub. At first, the family, who [...]
As I clutched the side of the boat, drenched, shivering and desperately trying to keep my breakfast down, I couldn’t help but remember that Steve had tried to warn us. Steve was one of a handful of journalists who, like me, had been dispatched to Tahiti in late October to cover the Hawaiki Nui Va’a, [...]
In typical and spectacular Survivor style, on Day 1, the newest batch of 18 tribe members blast in on three separate speedboats to meet host Jeff Probst on a beach in the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific. The cast (hopefully ready to outwit, outplay and outlast for our entertainment) is already separated into three tribes of [...]
Bear Grylls is no stranger to surviving in sub-zero temperatures on varying terrain, from mountains and glaciers to the polar regions. To find food in snow and ice, he has a few tricks, as he writes in Born Survivor. Food can be scarce in cold regions so what you can find might depend on where [...]
A black bear in California’s Los Angeles County had a bit of a mishap when it tried to fit its massive body into a tiny tub of water. The hilarious incident was captured by a security camera last year, but bear antics are timeless, and it’s making the rounds once more. The giggle-worthy footage shows [...]
Mushrooms are truly fascinating and are a diverse group of organisms, used for centuries as a source of food and medicine. While many wild mushrooms are safe to eat and can be a delicious addition to your meals, some species can be toxic or even deadly if ingested. We spoke to two mushroom foraging experts, [...]
If you’re adventuring in the mountains, you’ll probably descend into a river valley at some stage. In the event that you’ve lost your way, rivers can offer a route to safety, as they often lead to towns, roads, bridges and eventually to a lake or the sea, and they offer an unlimited supply of water. [...]
Bear Grylls has encountered all types of challenging situations during his expeditions, but he says that a forest fire is “one of the most terrifying and deadly phenomena you’ll ever encounter.” Rule #1: Don’t start the fire “Forest fires are often caused by humans. If you’re not careful, they might even be caused by you,” [...]
Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers might make you feel in danger. The good news, you probably aren’t. “Although still rare, moose attacks are more common than bear attacks,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National [...]
Whether climbing a mountain, moving across ice, navigating a jungle or crossing the desert, conserving your physical energy is important for adventures and expeditions. “Your body is like a machine. If you fuel it, it’ll keep on working. If you don’t, it’ll break down,” writes Bear in How To Stay Alive. Careful conservation of energy [...]
