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Bear exploitation at tourist trap in Tennessee

Sheri Reese has been conducting a citizen journalism investigation into a business that held bears captive for 18 years as a tourist draw to its general store in the high-tourism district of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the place American singer/actress Dolly Parton helped make famous. Sheri has made visits to the store to photograph the bears and talk to the store owners about their practices and the way they treat the bears. Sheri says, "There is such sadness in their (the bears) eyes."…

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Posted on April 3, 2011 at 11:36am — 5 Comments

Bearhugger Kitchen

This just in from Matt Hunt, with Free the Bears ...

We’re currently putting the finishing touches to our new Bearhuggers Kitchen in Cambodia. This is a much bigger facility to cope with the increasing number of bears that we have to feed each day (the current kitchen was designed when we only had around 30 bears, now it is 114!).

As soon as we have finished the…

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Posted on January 26, 2011 at 11:44am — 5 Comments

8th grade music eco heroes

Maren posted this music video on one of our groups and when I saw it I just knew we had to help it go viral. These 8th graders have written a song and produced a music video that is perfect for raising awareness about the plight facing polar bears. It's wonderful! After watching it, please click on the facebook and twitter icons and tell others about it. Maybe it will inspire additional songs about other bear species.…

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Posted on December 13, 2010 at 12:30pm

The perfect gift

Annalisa's love for bears inspired her to design a collection of knitted sun bears as a way to raise money for the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). BSBCC is the only research and conservation organization in Borneo working to keep the Malayan sun bear from going extinct. Sun bears…

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Posted on December 12, 2010 at 11:30pm — 14 Comments

The Rights of All Species

Most legal systems promote the interest of the human community while giving no real protection to other species, or to the planet itself. They reflect and perpetuate a view of the Earth as simply a collection of 'resources' or objects which human beings are entitled to exploit for their exclusive benefit.

So what if there were another jurisprudence, based upon the concept that the planet and all species have rights? And they have those rights by virtue of their… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2010 at 11:08pm — 3 Comments

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Resist the status quo. Get involved and be the change!

My efforts to end bear bile farming

My conservation filmmaking Work in Costa Rica

My youth media project with children living in the La Chureca dump in Nicaragua

My work in environmental education for social change

My work fostering Earth healing

My YouTube Channel

My keyboard clicks to make life a little better for all Earth Beings. Click to Give is a great way to tack action. It’s quick, easy and necessary!

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How can you help the cause?: Benefit for the Bears concerts, cash donation, educational projects, joint ventures, Benefit for the Bears Concert, Media Support, Cash Donation, Other

What leadership skills can you offer as part of our movement?: community organizing and global networking

Where can we learn more about you?: http://jeanettemcdermott.org

Do you have another website?: http://ecopaparazzi.ning.com

Is there a like-minded network or organization you would like to share?: http://endbearbilefarming.blogspot.com

Is there another website you would like to share?: http://www.animalsasia.org

Which bear species most interests you?: giant panda, sun bear, Asiatic black bear (moon bear), Andean (spectacled) bear, sloth bear, polar bear, brown bear, American black bear

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At 8:40pm on November 27, 2011, Melanie Phippard said…: Hi Jeanette, The video by the 8th graders was cute. I liked it a lot :) My second graders still love the bear blues and they are staying aware of the plight of the bears......

Thanks,

Melanie :)

At 8:07pm on November 27, 2011, Maren Dallmann said…: Thanks Jeanette :) Lovely Emma and BJ in their little bath tub are so wonderful to see, especially knowing what their previous lives were like

At 9:46am on November 9, 2011, Salvie said…: Hi Jean,

How are you, just passing by... I hope you're OK :)

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At 5:31pm on July 27, 2011, ElouRa* said…: Hi Jeanette, Hope you are A OK!!!

Love Light and Compassion for The Animals`

EloUra

At 6:24pm on April 21, 2011, Cindy Partipilo said…: Happy Easter Jeanette!

At 7:10am on April 16, 2011, Gigih Wahyudi said…: Poster Submit for UFP

At 1:31pm on March 21, 2011, Cindy Partipilo said…: I know this is late, but it was too cute not to show you....

At 10:52am on March 19, 2011, Viviane Bruyninckx said…: Just heard the news on the radio, beloved polar bear Knut just passed away :(

May he rest in peace... so sad...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/19/knut-obit.html?ref=rss

At 9:36am on March 19, 2011, Cindy Partipilo said…: Thank you Jeanette, Angela was teaching English in Japan this year following her graduation from University. She's only 20 years old and we lost all contact for a full day just after the quake so it was very stressful. Good news is that after 4 flights and 24 hours in the air she is now home in Toronto and so happy to be here, although still worried about friends and her little students back in Japan.

One thing I have learned is that the Japanese people are an amazingly strong, united and resourceful culture. They will persevere and overcome this tragedy with dignity, courage and cooperation. They have my blessings and lasting admiration.

(They also happen to have an adorable set of twin Panda's located in the far southern region who are doing just great! Happy news!)

At 11:36am on February 23, 2011, Viviane Bruyninckx said…: Some good news at http://www.wspa.org.uk/latestnews/2011/Freedom_for_three_more_bears.aspx

This month three more bears have been rescued from a life of bear baiting by WSPA’s partner in Pakistan !

At 8:56am on February 1, 2011, Rebecca said…: Happy Bearthday, dearest Jeanette! Thanks for all you do for the bears, you deserve the best day ever!! Hugs, Rebecca

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At 2:50am on February 1, 2011, Viviane Bruyninckx said…: Jeanette, here's an 'aaaw' moment for your bithday ^^
Watch the video...

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At 8:40pm on January 31, 2011, Blue Jay said…: Jeanette..!!..

Biggest of happy birthday hugs to you special one....

I miss you mucho.!!..

Let's make some worldwide music for change my sister..!!..

Always here....

JJ

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Conservation issues related to bear species decline

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Ethical issues related to bear species decline
Trophy hunting
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The Freedom to Roam project is extraordinary. It is a coalition of business, government, and conservation groups working together to conserve wildlife corridors across North America. Learn more.

Mending the Web of Life: Chinese Medicine and Species Conservation is a book for anyone interested in endangered animals and plants used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Six of the eight bear species live in Asia, making this region critical to bear conservation. Download the pdf to learn how understanding Asian bears can secure their future.

Trafficking bears and their parts for use in traditional Asian medicine is decimating wild populations of bears.

Unless urgent reforms are introduced quickly, many species face an irreversible fate: extinction. There are over 50 herbal alternatives to bear bile for use in TCM. Download the WSPA pamphlet Herbal Alternatives to Bear Bile.

The Wild Salmon Center monitors and reports on issues related to wild salmon and the grizzlies and other large predators that rely on them for survival.

Guillaume Chapron manages up-to-date and rigorous information on his carnivore conservation website.

Within these eco portals are key people and organizations that are working to heal Mother Earth.

Smithsonian Zoogoer has great stories about bears and their wild relations.

The natural environment provides the basic conditions without which humanity could not survive. The Convention on Biological Diversity promotes nature and well-being.

Download the Educator's Guide to Biodiversity and engage in dialogue about teaching youth about our wondrous Mother Earth.

The IUCN Red List is a key conservation tool. Download the pdf to learn more.

"The longer we wait, the more expensive it will be to prevent future extinctions," says Dr Jane Smart, Head of IUCN's Species Programme. "We now know what species are threatened, what the threats are and where we have no more excuses to watch from the sidelines." Learn more about bears on the IUCN Red List of Threatened and Endangered Species.

Hunted for sport, shot for their fur, killed for their gall bladders, farmed for their bile, used as 'dancing bears' and used in circuses ... their habitat is being destroyed. They need our protection. ~ WSPA
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