- A message from our President
Supporting scientists, managers and conservation
From humble beginnings in 1968, the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) has grown into a thriving community of bear biologists, managers, technicians, educators, and conservationists. We have approximately 500 members in over 40 countries, and receive assistance from donors, partner organizations and non-members as well.
IBA impacts bear conservation through conferences, publications, grants, and our website. Our efforts focus on supporting our members’ work and helping train the next generation of bear professionals. Please help us to help bears by making a donation to IBA, your support is vital to the continued success of our organization.
We’ll be rolling out new features to our brand new website over the coming weeks, so please check back soon for updates.
John Hechtel – IBA President
FAST FACTS
Species: Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Giant Panda)
Location: Minshan Mountains, China (33°38’N 103°36’E)
Wild Population: Estimated 1,864 individuals
IUCN Status: Vulnerable (VU)
We advance scientific understanding and global conservation of the world’s eight bear species.
We envision a world where all eight bear species can thrive and coexist with humans.
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- News and Events
What's happening at IBA...
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Donate
IBA is an non-profit professional society with members from over 45 different countries who dedicate their time to protecting bears. Small and large donations alike collectively fund IBA’ programs including grants for frontline work for bears, our peer-reviewed journal (URSUS) and global conferences. Please consider supporting our work by donating today.
FAST FACTS
Species: Ursus maritimus (Polar bear)
Location: Northern Beaufort Sea, Canada (77°24’N 120°15’W)
Wild Population: Estimated 26,500 individuals
IUCN Status: Vulnerable (VU)
- Membership Advantages
Membership in the IBA benefits bear researchers, managers, students and conservationists alike. The IBA offers connectivity with peers, professional meetings, publications, and updated information and news pertaining to bears and bear projects worldwide. Membership entitles you to receive International Bear News, and access to our peer-reviewed journal Ursus. It is the most comprehensive publication dedicated specifically to bear research and management. Other membership benefits include various discounts during our international conferences, and voting privileges.
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Do you want to help support research that provides scientific information for protecting the world’s 8 bear species? Whether you want to donate $5.00 or $5,000 dollars, any amount helps! Learn more about how to protect bears through our donation program. We thank you for your support!
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FAST FACTS
Species: Ursus arctos (Brown bear)
Location: McNeil River, Alaska (59°07’N 154°16’W)
Wild Population: Estimated 110,000 individuals
IUCN Status: Least Concern (LC)
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