Big Bear Stuffed Animals and Different Types of Bears

Big bear stuffed animals require real commitment from their owner; with these large, oversized plush toys, if they're not quickly regarded as treasured members of the family, who knows what they might do. They can be a finicky bunch, these big bear stuffed animals, so make sure they receive far more attention (and for much longer) than any other toy.

Different species of bears can be found living in North America, Asia, and Europe. In South America, the only species found there is the spectacled bear. In Africa, bears could once be found in the north in the Atlas Mountains, but they are now all extinct. Australia also has no bears despite the fact that most people think Koalas are members of the bear family; koalas are marsupials, which means they are an animal with a pouch (like the kangaroo).

The American black bear is the most common of all bear species. On average they weigh about 300 pounds although some males clock in at 900 pounds. While black bears are mostly black, they can range in color from white to cinnamon to reddish brown. They are excellent tree-climbers and often do so to escape danger on the ground. At one time, they could be found living throughout the continent but now make their homes in mountain or wooded areas in Canada and the Rocky Mountains, South in the Appalachians, and in the Great Lakes region of the Adirondacks.

Through many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, brown bears can be found. There are different sub-species which make their home in North America and Eurasia. The coloring of the brown bear can range from light brown to almost black and they weigh anywhere from 500 to 1700 pounds. Like all bears, their main source of food is plant material like leaves and berries, but they are also know for their love of salmon which they gorge themselves on when the fish make their way up northern rivers to spawn. If the opportunity presents itself, they will also eat elk and moose.

The grizzly bear can be found living in the Rockies - from Alaska to Colorado. Their coat is a brownish-yellow with distinct grizzled (or silver-tipped) outer hairs hence the name 'grizzly.' Adult male grizzlies can reach lengths of 8 feet and weigh as much as 500 pounds while females can weigh anywhere between 350 and 400 pounds. Unlike black bears, the grizzly can't climb trees.

The Kodiak bear, which can only be found off the coast of Alaska on Kodiak island, is a very large brown bear. In fact, they are bigger than the grizzly; they can stand up to 10 feet tall and weight up to 1,500 pounds. Like the grizzly, Kodiak bears love salmon and given they live in an area that is a spawning ground for the fish, they get plenty of it, catching up to 15 in an hour.

Like the Kodiak bear, polar bears can only be found living in specific regions - in this case, near arctic waters. It's main food source is the seal but they will also feed on whale and walrus carcasses. Polar bears can grow to lengths of 11 feet and weigh as much as 1,600 pounds. They are excellent swimmers and use ice floes (broken pieces of ice) to travel and swim between. With webbing between their toes and broad paws that act like snowshoes, polar bears are adept both in the water and on land.

Like the different species of bear, big bear stuffed animals are a diverse lot. You can choose traditional colored bears such as brown, black, and white, or, you can go with something a little more over the top like a blue or pink bear. If your interest is to stick as close as possible to the real thing, your big bear stuffed animals should be the same type of coloring you would see [on a bear] in the wild.

Copyright Shelley Vassall, 2010.

Gifts For Nurses

Gifts are one of the most beautiful and subtle ways to express personal feelings and celebrate a specific occasion. Just as the gifts vary according to the occasion and its underlying meaning, it is important to choose the gift depending on the person for whom it is meant. Therefore, gifts chosen for individual professions represent the qualities associated with the profession, combined with the general traits. The profession of nursing is associated with devotion, patience, love, and care. It is one of the few noble professions that has a respect and position of its own. Accordingly, the gifts for such professionals should reflect the virtues of nursing representing the individual?s respect for the profession and the person.

Nursing gifts typically symbolize the different virtues that a nurse is respected for and has to work with. These gifts may include nursing accessories, apparels, nurse desk accessories, nursing books and bookmarks. Individuals can also opt for nurse teddy bears, nurse pens, nurse jewelry, key rings, photo frames, inspirational showpieces, nurse magnets, and fun gifts. Home accessories, nurse mugs, clocks, and ornaments can also be considered while thinking of nursing gifts. Apart from all these, traditional gifts like thoughtful cards, inspirational books, nurse plates, flower vases, music boxes, candles, and lamps can be equally touching.

A huge collection of nursing gifts are displayed categorically on the Internet. Brief descriptions regarding the material and all the other details are enlisted next to the image of individual gifts. General nursing quotes and inspirational words also describe specific gifts such as teddy bears, books, and showpieces. The prices vary depending on the gift item and its decorative features. Individual items are recognized through unique code numbers that may be used for placing orders. Additional shipping charges may apply apart from the price displayed for the gift item. Shipping delivery time may also vary depending on the location and distance.

The Jumbo Teddy Bear and Other Types of Bears

The jumbo teddy bear is nothing short of an essential childhood friend - one that can be held and comforted and can offer comfort in return. Any child or adult that has not experienced life with a jumbo teddy bear doesn't realize what they've been missing out on.

When the original creator of the teddy, German company Steiff, realized that in order for their bear to remain competitive in an ever-changing toy market, they had to update their range. Other companies, which looked to Steiff for 'inspiration,' soon followed suit.

Steiff began the process of changing the teddy by moving away from its traditional design and going to something that was more classically modern. This new-look teddy was more bear cub than grizzly bear.

Following the initial change of the teddy bear design, a year later Steiff introduced Zotty (the bear) which was a much softer playmate for small children. Not only was he covered in long curly-brown mohair, his chest was also inset with a bib.

Steiff also introduced teddies with clockwork mechanisms; between 1950 and 1961, they offered musical bears that could play a tune when their key-operated mechanisms were activated. While Steiff went on to also introduce other less popular teddy bears - Turbo Bär, which was a reintroduction of their Purzel Bär (somersaulting bear), it wasn't until March 23, 1953, when it patented Jackie - developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the teddy bear. Jackie was made using traditional materials but the bear cub was designed with much rounder and shorter limbs along with softer features. It was available in four different sizes and had two features which made it unlike any other bear cub: pink horizontal stitches across his nose and a belly button of dark brown paint which was sprayed on to the fur of his stomach.

In 1945, Wendy Boston and her husband Ken Williams began their own soft toy company in Crickhowell, South Wales. In 1954, Wendy developed the first fully washable teddy bear. When launched on BBC television in 1955, it proved to be extremely popular. British soft toy manufacturer Merrythought, created a range of novelty bears with the intent of having them appeal to a new generation of children. In 1953 it produced a bear in red, white, and blue, to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1957, it went on to launch its most successful bears of the time - Cheeky. This bear got its name from his wide mischievous smile. He had a very round head with a large forehead and inside his equally large ears was a bell which rang when the bear was moved.

Like the different teddy's designed through years, there are wide variations of the jumbo teddy bear; some sit up, while other are floppy and can either sit or lie down. Still others can stand up. No matter which jumbo teddy bear you choose, the key is to make a choice and ensure not another minute goes by without one in your possession.

Copyright Shelley Vassall, 2010

Kodiak Bear Vs Grizzly Bear

There are many different groups of bears that fall under the brown bear species. Kodiak and grizzly bears are both subspecies of brown bear. They are both shy and attempt to avoid contact with humans. It is only when they are startled, threatened, or attracted by food that they will attack. There are usually warning signs that a bear is going to attack. While both Kodiak's and grizzlies have some similarities they are very different. Their environment, lifestyle, looks, and hunting activities are just a few things that make it easy to separate the two. Humans are the only predator of these two animals, other than themselves. They are both bears that have no competition for their land or food from other animals.

Grizzly bears are typically found in Western North America. They are brown bears whose diet typically consist of roots, leaves, nuts berries, and other animals. Although they are massive in size, stand anywhere from 5 to 8 feet tall and can weigh anywhere from 300-1200 pounds, they are very fast and have been known to travel in speeds up to 30 miles per hour. Their fur is usually brown but it can appear to be white tipped.

These bears are considered threatened in the US and endangered in Canada. There are only about 1000 grizzlies in the US. All national parks have laws or regulations to protect the bears from being hunted. Grizzlies are known for their huge size and being one of the largest land carnivores in North America. Unbeknownst to many, grizzly are smaller in size than their lesser known relative, the Kodiak bear.

Kodiak bears are the largest brown bear subspecies, their size rivals that of a polar, which is known as the world's largest bear. Their fur color can range from blond to dark brown. Kodiaks can stand as tall as 10 feet and weigh as much as 1500 pounds. An animal this size should be able to prey on any animal of it's choice, even though there are deer, elk and other animals in abundance, they choose to eat vegetation or fish for salmon. They are a solitary animal that has lived on the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago for about 12,000 years. Kodiak's are not as well protected as grizzlies. Each year there are 496 permits offered by the Fish and Game Department of Alaska. These permits are offered to keep the Kodiak population under control for their own well being.

Black Bear Hunting History of Arizona

Arizona has an interesting history when it comes to bear hunting. Going back to 1928 is where the story will start. Around this time black bears were being classified as predatory animals; allowing them to be trapped or shot at any given time. This all changed in 1929 with a new game code which changed black bear classification to big game. Along with the classification change came a month-long only hunting season with hunters being limited to one harvest. You were able to use dogs to hunt them, but weren't allowed to trap them. As the years passed more restrictions came into effect. Cubs were protected in 1934 and hunting season was closed south of the Gila River in 1936.

The period during World War 2 was devastating to black bears. At the request of stockmen, in 1942 all state refuges were open to bear hunting. Counties like Cochise and Graham had also opened black bear hunting seasons. Around 1944 both a fall and sprint hunt were created and lasted a full month. In 1949 bears were able to be hunted year long in Apache, Greenlee, Graham, and eastern Coconino counties, except during the seasons for other big-game species; this was due to their change in designation as a game animal. Between 1951 and 1953 the Arizona Game & Fish Department Commission opted once again for a full year season on black bear hunting.

It was really in 1954 when major efforts came about to protect bears and the hunting sport behind the, More regulations were enacted with bigger restrictions. Limits were set to one black bear per seasons and black bears were officially classified as big game again in 1968. This was crucial since the interest of hunters for black bears was increasing greatly. Between 1964 and 1980 the average bear harvest was around 131 to 313; however, this varied with population vagaries and weather conditions.

Concern was building due to the interest in bear hunting and the low reproductive rates. This came to the attention of the Game & Fish Department and they started to monitor bear harvests more closely. The mandatory checkout procedure was started in 1980, along with other regulations such as authorization of a permit-only spring season in select units, the elimination of bear baiting as a method of take, and unit harvest limits in which the season is closed after a certain number of female bears are taken. As of July 2006, bears hunters are required to present their harvest to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for inspection.

A Teddy Bear Love Affair

A positive relationship with a teddy bear is more important than you might think.

Millions of children around the world have had a beloved toys of this sort. These toys have been a great source of comfort and security for many children, keeping them safe at night and accompanying them on their daytime adventures. This relationship is probably due to the warm, cuddly nature of these companions which continue to pour out unconditional love whenever it is needed. In this way, the teddy bear ceases to be a mere toy, and assumes the position of a confidante and comforter.

The original stuffed toy of this kind was probably Teddy's Bear made by Rose Michtom in response to Clifford Berryman's cartoon of 1902 which showed President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub while on a hunting trip in Mississippi. This was the first toy bear that was made to look gentle and innocent and it obviously appealed to something in the human psyche. Since then, anyone taking ownership of one of these devoted friends seems to have imbued it with a life and character of its own. Like a trusted friend it travels along life's journey with its human companion, and acquires a common history making it the perfect recipient of its owner's hopes and fears and dreams.

For adults to admit to a relationship with a stuffed toy might not be easy, but when we realize how many famous people have come clean it is clear that it is perfectly acceptable to do so. Did you know, for example, that Dame Judy Dench, alias M in the James Bond movies collects teddy bears? Famous political figures who have admitted to loving their childhood bears include Margaret Thatcher, Earl Mountbatten, Dr Mo Mowlan and Queen Elizabeth. And Sir John Betjeman, a beloved poet laureate in Britain immortalised his favourite teddy in his poetry and held him in his arms as he died.

The positive nature of the relationship between people and their teddy bears has led researchers in robotics at MIT to create The Huggable. This is a responsive robotic companion with sensitive fur skin for therapeutic touch to help nurture the growing population of institutionalized elderly people worldwide who suffer from loneliness and lack of affection. This modern invention will no doubt have a positive impact on needy people, but it is a very sad commentary on the human condition in 21st century.

Travel Teddy Bears - Educating with teddy bears

The new school year is a hard moment for everyone: students find a big change from their once carefree summer, parents need to be back in the routine of schedules, timetables and homework lunch, the teachers, program busy, preparing classrooms, schedules, and other teachers to complete Administrivia. The universal theme of the trip teddy bears, it combines three parties in a cooperative learning environment and is the focus of thisArticle.

Education is increasingly difficult for parents, teachers and students it is important to find a place that serve to focus many purposes. That is to say, engage and inspire students to meet the needs of the curriculum to be delivered and meet the teachers and parents to encourage their students to enjoy their educational experiences. Motivating Teddy Bear Travel focuses on learning through the eyes of a teddy bear. Coincidentally,student learning is enhanced by the direct involvement of this approach to learning, and often not to know the students.

One way that educate Teddy Bear Travel integrate curriculum at the beginning of the school year. During the academic year, leading to travel with a group practice, to the various destinations and travel companion keeps a record in a journal teddy bear, which manyExperiences they have had. This guide has been friends with a student, a family friend, or could the students will also be weekend trip or a family outing during the holidays. Travelling teddy occur during the school year, with postcards of the class back to the students in the "Chronicle of a number of objectives that have been visited. Towards the end of the school, traveling around Teddy bear in the classroomwith his travelogue, pictures that were taken and all the memorabilia that was collected along the route. Students have a year to the time devoted to reading, writing and communicating with others on their adventures bears. This teddy bear travel experiences have already integrated curriculum, students motivated and engaged with in their own learning.

By the end of the year, it turns out that happened on the way:The students were actively involved in the learning process, parents were excited and happy that their students were interested to learn on their own, students and teachers are motivated to learn where their bears were and what they had done.

, Win-win-win situation and therefore there was the student's learning has reached a teddy bear universal ambassador for the trip.

The World Teddy Bear (prose)

Today I thought of stuffed animals, plush toys, I used to have boys as young, were well done, when I was a kid, so all together, like me, I remember, I was eighteen, she pressed against me, they hug, a day he came into my imaginary world, and remained for years, some that I have addressed for years, some by my mother for my birthday and Christmas, all colors, dark eyes China, on my Panda Bear.

For me it came from a secret worldwithout the pain of growing up or even the birth, and suddenly they were there in the attic bedroom when I wanted to visit her. Waiting for my shoes and the top of the chimney in sight for me to return, and I never questioned, I grew up with them. In the dream I pulled into the sky. I never planned my adult life, I was sure she had passed, they were always around to advise me empty, but reasonable. I knew they were full, stuffed hearts and sewn over his eyes, without speaking. Iremained silent in the night with them, hoarding my bed, and she had dignity, no rituals, no one ever asked me for mistakes.

During the night, seemed to sleep in her teddy bear little beauty, I looked as if asleep, I go as needed, so that's because I grew up in this last year I was a small hole in my heart, you may place a deaf I left it like that, I could never say the words I wanted to say, I heard when he said, could be something, but theOf course you are never left each word to me except the fact that they bear in my world a little 'better for me, and I keep thinking of those who stitched together, she knew.

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Tools and Techniques of play therapy

I'm not saying that therapy does not work, because I am an experienced therapist, but sometimes I think we should have a better method of traditional psychotherapy for the collection of information quickly and help our patients a quick results. It occurred to me that perhaps could help bears. After all, Teddy Bears one of the first items that we attach. It is a natural method of exchange of information among people, I find it hard to believe thatare not more common with adults and children used in our practice. Children and adults love them. Yes, even grown men like teddy bears, even though the macho image prevents them from admitting it publicly. For me, a licensed clinical social worker, Teddy bears only one of the tools of my trade. It 's like the doctor with a stethoscope. You are only a part of my practice.

This is a great technology and for the last 7 years I have usedin my clinical practice. Are you a natural method for exchanging information and promoting the grand narrative. They avoid the embarrassment of some of the traditional models. They are easy to talk. It is much easier to open and talk to your teddy bear, then it is sometimes with a consultant. I saw grown men and women are teddy bears and get quick results of treatment. Information flows like a river of information on travel, much fasterwith traditional methods. Words and stories are the stories of customers and people see the eyes of a teddy bear as fast as traditional methods with a board. If you are a provider of health care system, I invite you to try using a teddy bear in your practice. You will find that you get the results of the assessment and response much faster than all the conventional methods. They are a great tool for problems associated with pain and loss, or drug abuse workor domestic violence.

First Birthday Gift Baskets

There are many opportunities in the first months of the baby to celebrate, but not as significant as the first birthday. The first night outside the hospital, the first baptisms and clothes are all celebrating, but the first birthday is a milestone to remember and to Boys and Girls gift baskets are gifts to overwhelm the young people with special gifts and practical.

When shopping for a birthday gift basket the first to know about the child's progress inChoose the first year and gift baskets accordingly. Some baby gift baskets are specially designed for newborns and have gifts that are more convenient for parents with cakes, diapers, wipes and bibs. But if the boy or girl celebrating her first birthday progress shown the first signs of development and so now is a good time to showcase her clothes stuffed animals including stuffed animals and teddy bears, soft books and clothing.

When he was a boy and a girlBegin exploring the world around them, after several months of napping and sleeping. If you are curious about new images and sounds and love with their hands, feet and teeth to explore. The choice of special gift baskets filled with baby toys and accessories are to promote the discovery, in a child's first birthday celebrated big. Friction toys, stuffed animals and dolls like books and puzzles are all appropriate ideas for one year old and acts like a game and secure items for him or chewed.

If the birthday child does not have a best friend, cuddly animals, then it is a good time to give them a gift basket theme centered on teddy bears, monkeys, and Safari. This plush stuffed animal gifts are the focus of many items and gift ideas for kids, toys are terrific clutch, their little hands and fingers to keep them occupied a special friend to cuddle with during nap. From the traditionalTeddy Bears Curious George monkeys and exotic to the dragons and dinosaurs are> there is a tremendous selection, where to choose from when shopping for the first girlfriend of a child.

Another practical and cool gift idea for a child is celebrating its first birthday clothing unique items that reflect their personality emerging. Sure, it's still too early to roles and expectations of the child to impose, but begins to show, that the features will give you advice on what kind ofshop for clothes. Maybe it's in a suit and a gift basket with clothes and the Showgirl Princess will provide hours of fun. Similarly, perhaps has already shown aptitude for athletics and a suit or designer inspired baby nice dress and entertain him during a baseball season.