Bears

This striking gate in Carabanchel is a modern expression of Madrid's centuries-old connection to bears, the animal that has symbolized the city for generations

A campy fiberglass statue welcomes visitors to this small town in central California.

A statue of Balser Brent, young hero of the fictional Indiana classic book, "The Bears of Blue River."

These historical landmarks stand as reminders of the evolution of animal care and conservation.

This larger-than-life lime green gummy bear sits in the middle of a roundabout in Spain.

A group of tiny bears has occupied various spots across Warsaw's Bemowo district.

This small figurine of a bear tells us a lot about the value of jewels and funerary practices in Roman Britannia.

The taxidermied body of a bear that was a casualty of a drug trafficker’s bizarre death.

Dozens of whimsical bear statues "hibernate" here during the winter months.

A gift to the children of Boston, this bronze bear represents playfulness, a spirit of love, and the warmth of big hugs.

This cuddly-looking statue symbolizes the bond between Spain and China.

A gruesome combat between a hunter and a furious momma bear.

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.