Rare Bear is a highly modified Grumman F8F Bearcat that saw major success at the Reno Air Races over multiple decades. The Bearcat that became Rare Bear was a severely damaged wreck when discovered by Lyle Shelton in 1969.

The aptly named Rare Bear is one of the crown jewels of the Lewis Air Legends collection, a gem unlike any other restored 1940s military aircraft thatʼs made the transition to 21st century racing, and whose story soars over seven decades.

RARE Science has initiated the RARE Bear program, a grassroots community-driven outreach for kids with rare disease. Community volunteers create one-of-a-kind teddy bears for one-of-a-kind “rare” kids like Lilly.

Oct 1, 2022 · Eight species and several sub-species of bears exist today. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists six of the eight species as endangered or vulnerable. While two other species are classified as Least Concern, …

Apr 6, 2025 · Spotting a Spirit Bear in the wild is a rare and awe-inspiring experience. Their elusive nature and the dense rainforest make sightings uncommon and highly valued. Visitors who are fortunate enough to encounter these bears often describe it as a magical moment, where the enigmatic creature appears like a spirit among the trees.

6 days ago · The Kermode bear’s distinctive white fur is the result of a rare recessive gene, making it a genetic marvel. This unique trait sets it apart from its brown bear relatives, giving it a striking, ghostly appearance. The gene responsible is so rare that only about one in ten bears in the population inherits it.

One of the world's most enigmatic animals is found in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest. The Kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) is a subspecies of the North American black bear that is...

6 days ago · The Vanishing Act: Unveiling Earth’s Rarest Bear. The title of the rarest bear alive unequivocally belongs to the Marsican brown bear ( Ursus arctos marsicanus).Found only in the Apennine Mountains of central Italy, primarily within and around the Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park, this critically endangered subspecies teeters on the brink of extinction.

Feb 17, 2025 · The Gobi bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis), also known as the world’s rarest bear, inhabits the remote and arid landscapes of the Gobi Desert. With only around 30 individuals remaining, this critically endangered species faces immense challenges in one of …

Apr 8, 2025 · The rarest bear to see in the world is undoubtedly the Marsican bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus). A critically endangered subspecies of the brown bear , these majestic creatures are found exclusively in the Apennine Mountains of central Italy