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Only 50 remain.

In the mountains of the central Apennines, the following survive.
the last specimens of the Marsican bear, a unique species in the world.

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Salviamo l’Orso is an association of volunteers working to save the Marsican bear from extinction, gathering around it all those who care about the fate of the plantigrade and its natural habitat.

The Marsican brown bear is in Critical Danger of Extinction and, despite the renewed commitment and interest of the institutions in charge of its protection, it still shows no signs of a decisive turnaround that could remove it from the danger of extinction.

In addition to the measures that need to be put into practice by the various agencies in charge of protecting the bear’s environment, a collective awareness is needed that recognizes the battle for the bear’s survival as a cultural emergency not only in the affected regions, but of the entire country.

OUR GOALS

INFORM

To contribute to the knowledge and dissemination of the status of the species and the threats to it.

SENSITIZE

Promote and stimulate relationships among agencies and institutions responsible for the conservation of the species.

SURVEY

Monitor the territory in order to promptly report situations of risk or abuse on natural habitats.

MAKE

To study and fund projects to protect the species and its natural habitat, carried out with the help of members and volunteers.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

Annual membership meeting

Annual membership meeting

On the weekend of April 13-14 at the San Mauro agriturismo in Vastogirardi, the annual meeting of Salviamo l'Orso was held, an opportunity to take stock of its activities and ongoing projects. This year we chose the territory of Alto Molise because of the activities that Salviamo l'Orso is...

LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors Updates

LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors Updates

In recent weeks, as bears have awakened from hibernation, Rewilding Apennines and Save the Bear staff along with volunteers have installed 4 electrified fences in ecological corridor areas in the central Apennines and Sirente Velino Regional Nature Park. Five operations of the Bear Intervention...

The Pizzone Bear Museum has reopened its doors!

The Pizzone Bear Museum has reopened its doors!

With the first Sunday in April, the Museum is open again and awaits your visit every Sunday to discover the fascinating world of the Marsican brown bear and its habitat. It is one of our heart places because it holds many challenges: - Awareness-raising and outreach on the protection of bears and...

WATER: from Tales to Notebooks in Nature.

WATER: from Tales to Notebooks in Nature.

This is the name of the event we organized in Pettorano sul Gizio on April 6 and 7 as part of the Drop by Drop project. In collaboration with nature illustrator Elisabetta Mitrovic (@taccuiniinnatura) and herbalist Anna Lisa Cantelmi. The drawing workshop, herbal walk and documentary screening...

Nature Restoration Law in the Central Apennines.

Nature Restoration Law in the Central Apennines.

After the approval of the historic "Nature Restoration Law" by the European Parliament, before the past elections we published together with the Abruzzo Ornithological Station an open letter to the presidential candidates for the March 10, 2024 regional elections in Abruzzo, asking them to make a...

Great participation in Rieti

Great participation in Rieti

Lo Scarpone magazine discusses the event held Feb. 24 in Rieti at CAI headquarters. Save the Bear participated in an evening of the "Mountain Culture Events" series dedicated to bears. A wonderful opportunity to learn about the Alpine reality and share our Apennine experience of living together....

2023 in a magazine

2023 in a magazine

The 17th issue of our "Bear Lands" magazine is finally online and freely available at this link: https://www.salviamolorso.it/notizie/archivio-terre-dellorso/ 153 pages of bear science, information, opinions, and trivia.

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Association for the Conservation of the Marsican Brown Bear ONLUS
Olive Park Street, 11
65015 Montesilvano (PE)
Italy

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MAIL: info@salviamolorso.it
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