The bear that scares two dogs to defend its territory in Nariño - Other Cities - Colombia

A spectacled bear was captured by the community when it removed two dogs from its habitat that tried to take away its tranquility and violate its natural space in Nariño.

The unusual scene was experienced by an inhabitant of the Miraflores township, in a rural area of ​​the Cumbal municipality, which, in addition to going viral through social networks, served to raise awareness among the population of that area in the south of the department about the need to protect this endangered species.

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It all starts when two canines, one brown and the other black, approach a small forest on the top of a mountain and constantly bark, directing their gaze to the trees as if something disturbed them.

Suddenly, the dogs begin to run and it is because an Andean bear comes running out of the forest and chases those who it considers have interrupted its territory.

The bear then continues its chase down the hillside, stopping until it is almost 50 meters away from one of the barking dogs.

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Next, the mammal, approximately two meters tall, reaches a tree, tries to climb but prefers to continue walking without taking its eyes off the dogs that never tire of barking.

The bear, typical of the tropical Andes, in recent times has been seeking to leave its territory, but running the risk of reaching places inhabited by people who never cease to be surprised and show fear and fear at its presence.

Faced with this kind of appearances recorded on social networks, there was no shortage of those who took advantage of the occasion to send messages aimed at the protection and conservation of these animals.

This is the case of Fredy Goyes who advised that to prevent a bear attack, the farm should be fenced to prevent the cows from entering the moor or forest. But not only that, he also recommends constantly monitoring the cattle, especially in rainy seasons.

From a media outlet in the city of Ipiales that reproduced the same video, the resident community in the area was asked not to harm the bear and move away.

Likewise, the importance of the spectacled bear was recalled as it is considered the guardian of the moors and gardener of the forest, since it helps to disperse seeds and renew ecosystems.

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The Regional Autonomous Corporation of Nariño (Corponariño) has also been promoting educational and bear protection campaigns under the phrase “guardians of our legacy”.

According to the entity, it is a very shy and solitary species, with diurnal habits, it reproduces slowly, the females give between one and four offspring, they lactate for a year and can provide parental care for up to two years.

PASTURE

Sloth bear was rescued by an EPM employee - Medellín - Colombia

After receiving the call from the anguished community of El Doce, in the rural area of Tarazaat Bajo Cauca Antioquiaworkers of EPM managed this Monday the happy rescue of a lazy bear that was trapped between high voltage cables in the area.

The rescue was carried out by Víctor Hugo López, 38, who pointed out that the alert of the community in the area began at noon.

“They called me from noon – says Víctor -. I have a lot of contact with the leaders of the area and they asked me for help because the little animal was there early, “he said.

According to López, he was in the middle of another operation when he was able to go through the sector of El Doce and see the sloth bear on the wires.

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🤩 Today we woke up to this beautiful scene: Our brave and committed colleague Victor Hugo López rescues a lazy bear 🦥 in the municipality of Tarazá 💕 How about this important work?
📹 Thanks to partner Alex Misas for capturing this moment #SustainabilityEPM 🦥 pic.twitter.com/sp45uQLOfU

– EPM we are there (@EPMestamosahi) February 15, 2022

He was immediately afraid of what might happen to him and decided to call the company so that they would authorize the rescue and proceed to take all the security measures.

“I saw him all sunstroke and I was afraid that a short that was going to take his life,” the man recalls. Everyone was waiting for the rescue, but first they had to do the whole process from Medellin so that it would be safe to get on”.

The moment in which Víctor climbed the pole and began to attract the animal was recorded in a video. Although he resisted Víctor assures that he started talking to him to calm him down.

“I told him to come, not to be afraid of me, that I wanted to save his life,” says Víctor. I asked him to listen to me, that this was to return it to its habitat. It was very nice because when I was finally able to hold him in our arms we lowered him with great affection and care”.

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Víctor Hugo López and Alex Misas from the municipality of Tarazá return a sloth rescued from the top of a utility pole to its natural habitat. 🤩🙌 #SustainabilityEPM is to protect wildlife in the territories where we have a presence. 🦥 pic.twitter.com/e5wyEdnDG5

– EPM we are there (@EPMestamosahi) February 15, 2022

It is the first time that Víctor has carried out a rescue of this type in the three years that he has been working with EPM. He points out that it was a very emotional moment, as the community applauded him when he came down with the sloth bear in his arms.

The procedure took place between 3:30 and 5 in the afternoon. The rescue of sloth it took 20 minutes.

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The animal was left in its natural habitat. Víctor assures that he saw him very happy and without any injuries.

“Welcome to freedom, little bear. Climb up the tree. Don’t fall, son,” Víctor is heard saying in the video where they return the sloth bear to its habitat.

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WEATHER TRENDS

Yemeni Civilians Bear Brunt of Suffering in Escalating Conflict

GENEVA — 

As the fighting in Yemen heats up, the U.N. human rights office warns Yemen’s warring parties that wanton attacks against civilians and civilian targets could amount to war crimes.

Reciprocal attacks by Yemen’s warring parties have been escalating this month. They have intensified since Iranian-backed Houthi rebels carried out missile and bomb-laden drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates Monday, killing three people.

Guards stand on the rubble of a house hit by Saudi-led air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, January 18, 2022.

In retaliation for those attacks, the government-backed Saudi-led coalition bombed targets in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, reportedly killing at least five civilians from the same family. The U.N. human rights office says it fears more civilian casualties as wanton attacks continue to spiral in the nearly seven-year-long conflict.

U.N. human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani says the antagonists have launched dozens of air and artillery strikes in recent days with seemingly little regard for civilian welfare.

“The fighting has damaged civilian objects and critical infrastructure, including telecommunication towers and water reservoirs, as well as hospitals in Sanaa and Taizz. With frontlines shifting rapidly over large areas, civilians are also exposed to the constant threat of landmines,” she said.

Shamdasani cites a litany of destructive attacks and counterattacks by the Saudi-coalition and Houthi rebels since the start of the year. During this period, at least 11 civilians reportedly have been killed and 12 injured, and great damage has been done to civilian infrastructure.

Figures collected by human rights monitors indicate 839 airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition in January, compared with 1,074 for all of December. The Houthi rebels, they say, lobbed 10 drone strikes towards Saudi Arabia this month and fired 31 drones, missiles, and projectiles toward Saudi Arabia in December. Houthi rebels use inexpensive drones strapped with explosives and fly them into targets.

The U.N. rights office is calling on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian objects. Shamdasani says that is more than a request because under international law, they are obliged to do so.

“Parties to the conflict must take all feasible measures to verify that targets are indeed military objectives and suspend an attack if it becomes apparent that the target is not a military objective or that the attack would be disproportionate. Failure to respect the principles of distinction and proportionality could amount to war crimes,” she said.

FILE – A Yemeni woman feeds a malnourished child at a clinic in the war-ravaged western province of Hodeidah, Aug. 7, 2021.

Since Yemen’s civil conflict began in March 2015, the United Nations says more than 377,000 people have died, 60% by indirect causes, such as lack of safe drinking water, disease, and acute hunger.

Yemen continues to be the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with more than 20 million people, or two thirds of the population, in need of humanitarian aid.