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Russian bear that was kept as a pet in small house and fed bread arrives in Scotland for new life

A RUSSIAN brown bear that was kept as a pet in a small wooden house has arrived in Scotland to begin her new life. Byara...

You loved the Kelpies – now for a 16ft-high metal bear

THE Scots artist who wowed the world with The Kelpies is now planning to erect a statue of a five metre high bear. Sculptor Andy...

Bear attack survivor describes how he “booted” animal in the face

A SCOTS climber who survived a bear attack has finally revealed how he fought the animal off - by “booting it in the face”. Last...

Hercules’ headstone revealed

THE owners of Hercules the bear have revealed the touching headstone that will be laid at his final resting place next week. The 9ft grizzly...

Bones of Hercules the Bear removed for reburial under Western Isles statue

THE remains of a world-famous grizzly bear have been removed from the garden of the Scottish home where he spent most of his life. Hercules...

Polish warrior bear set to get Scottish statue

A NAZI-battling Polish bear is set to be immortalised with a new statue – in Scotland. The 500lb animal helped fight against Hitler’s forces during the...

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