Celebrity bears
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Celebrity bears have played a leading role in modern popular culture, from starring in television roles to blockbuster films and even professional wrestling.
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[edit] Bart the Bear
Was a male Alaskan Kodiak brown bear who appeared in several Hollywood films throughout his career.
[edit] Bear JJ1 (aka Bruno the Bear)
In June 2006, a wild bear made headlines in Bavaria. The first brown bear spotted in Southern Germany for a century, Bruno became something of a celebrity inspiring songs, toys and an online game. However, when it became apparent Bruno had killed dozens of sheep and goats, Bavaria's Environment Ministry warned that Bruno posed a serious risk to public safety.
Bruno was shot dead hours after the Bavarian authorities approved a shoot-to-kill policy. His death prompted public out-cry, many questioned why a tranquilizer dart had not been used.
[edit] Hercules the Bear
Scottish wrestling bear Hercules achieved world fame when in 1980 he went missing. He subsequently became a regular star of British children's television, and appeared in the James Bond film Octopussy.
His trainer, Andy Robin, used gentle giant Hercules in his act on the UK wrestling circuit in the late 1970s and early 1980s, regularly drawing audiences of 15 million viewers on ITV's "World Of Sport" programme.
[edit] Brody the Kodiak Bear
Born in January 1995 made his first television appearance at the age of 12 weeks on Good Morning America. Brody has appeared in numerous films, television shows, commericals and print ads. He has also worked with some of the top Wildlife Photographers in the United States and has appeared on the cover of National Geographic Magazine in July of 2001.
Brody and his owner, Jeff Watson have appeared before over a million people throughout the United States for educational programs focusing on bears and safety while spending time in bear country hiking, camping and fishing.
