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Bruno the Brown Bear

Italy was his home, but Bruno the brown bear was meant to roam the Alps. In time, the "problem bear" riveted Europe as he trampled through Austria and Bavaria subsisting on sheep and eluding hunters. Deemed a threat by the government in 2006, Bruno's killing sparked objection from Europe's animal lovers.

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Brown Bear Reportedly Heading for Germany - dapd

Bruno Redux Brown Bear Reportedly Heading for Germany

Bears don't venture into Germany often, but a slew of sightings in Switzerland have many concerned that one is on the way. The two-year-old mammal has been spotted wandering along village roads, feasting on honey and leaving colonies of dead bees in its wake. Will it meet the same fate as Bruno?

US Diplomats Analyzed Death Of Bruno the Bear - A3216 Peter Kneffel/ dpa

'Nature Is Good, as Long as It Is Controlled' US Diplomats Analyzed Death Of Bruno the Bear

The US diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks have generated a commotion around the world. In addition to reporting on the internal workings of global governments, the dispatches also include some oddities, like the 2006 shooting of Bruno, the first wild bear to wander into Germany in 170 years. Von Sebastian Fischer und Ralf Neukirch

Bruno's Half-Brother Spotted Close to German Border - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Brown Bear Sighting Bruno's Half-Brother Spotted Close to German Border

The last bear to venture into Germany, Bruno, was shot and killed after a sheep-killing rampage that made him a media star. Now a bear thought to be his half-brother has been spotted in Austria near the German border, but he is far better behaved, experts say. Von David Crossland

Bruno Finds Final Resting Place in Munich Museum - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Famous Stuffed Bear Goes on Display Bruno Finds Final Resting Place in Munich Museum

Remember Bruno the brown bear, the tragic hero who rampaged around the Alps in 2006 and was shot dead on the orders of the Bavarian government? His many fans will be able to pay homage to him from this week when his stuffed remains go on show in a Munich museum.

Bruno the Bear to Be Stuffed - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Man versus Nature Bruno the Bear to Be Stuffed

Bruno, the brown bear that caught Europe's imagination in 2006, will find his final home in a Munich natural history museum.

German Police Chased Stuffed Bear - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Ursine Alert German Police Chased Stuffed Bear

Police in Germany scrambled to investigate the sighting of a large black bear on the loose in a forest. They were relieved and amused by what they found.

On the Trail of Bruno's Brothers - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bears Return to Switzerland On the Trail of Bruno's Brothers

While Germany follows the antics of polar bear cub Knut, Switzerland has been visited in recent weeks by two brown bears, sibblings of Bruno, an ursine renegade who roamed the Bavarian alps in 2006. But the Swiss are taking extra precautions after a close encounter between a bear and a child caused alarm in 2005. Von Tom Armitage

Diplomatic Row Rages Over Bruno - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Italy Wants Dead Bear Back Diplomatic Row Rages Over Bruno

Eight months after his tragic death, Bruno the brown bear still can't rest in peace. The Bavarian government that had him shot has refused persistent demands from Italy to hand him back. The Germans are hiding Bruno in a freezer at an undisclosed location and plan to stuff him once the dust has settled.

Is Killing Bruno's Mom a Bear Necessity? - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bruno the Bear Is Killing Bruno's Mom a Bear Necessity?

The killing of Bruno the errant young brown bear by a sniper's rifle in Bavaria last month caused no end of controversy for the German authorities. Now it's feared Bruno's mom might also be shot -- by Italian hunters. Von Veronika Hackenbroch

A Problem Bear or Bavaria's Problem? - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bruno's Last Stand A Problem Bear or Bavaria's Problem?

Bruno, the first wild bear to come to Germany in over 170 years, is dead. The two-year-old "problem" died on Monday when he was shot by a Bavarian hunter. SPIEGEL ONLINE remembers his short but eventful life. Von Chris Bryant

Brown Bear Meets a Tragic End - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Godspeed, Bruno Brown Bear Meets a Tragic End

The brazen bear who captured the heart of the nation is no longer. Hunters shot Bruno dead in the early hours of Monday morning after efforts to capture the brown bear alive failed. He was the first wild bear to visit Bavaria in 170 years.

"In Bavaria, We Welcome Bears" - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bavaria's Bear Representative on Bruno "In Bavaria, We Welcome Bears"

Since his discovery in Germany near the Austrian border, Bruno has launched a very vocal national debate about the reintroduction of the brown bear in the European Alps. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Bavaria's official representative for bear-related issues in the state Environment Ministry, biologist Manfred Wölfl, discusses Bruno and the brown bear's return to Germany.

Google Finds Bruno; Finnish Bear Hunters Don't - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bruno Escapes Again Google Finds Bruno; Finnish Bear Hunters Don't

Once again, Bruno the bear has escaped his hunters in Bavaria after repeated sightings in a popular hiking area. Meanwhile, a quick search on Google turns up plenty of Bruno traces.

Bruno Survives Run-In with Alpine Auto - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bear on the Run Bruno Survives Run-In with Alpine Auto

Bruno the young brown bear who has been snacking on Alpine sheep is OK and still on the loose after being hit by a car on Wednesday night. He only got a glancing blow with the wing mirror. It may have made him grumpy though.

"Problem Bear" Strikes Again - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Bruno Watch "Problem Bear" Strikes Again

As the Austrian chancellor mocks Germany's "Problem bear," Bruno appears to have left another helpless victim in the Alps. In recent weeks, he has killed domesticated animals as he meandered along the border region between Germany, Austria and Italy. But officials fear Bruno could be a danger to humans in the area.

New Bear Trap Flown in To Catch "Bruno" - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Race to Nab Rampant Alpine Bear New Bear Trap Flown in To Catch "Bruno"

The fame of rampant brown bear "JJ1", named "Bruno" by the German media, continues to grow as a special new trap is flown in from Denver to stop his rampage. Unperturbed, Bruno has killed two rabbits, adding to a long list of victims among the Alpine livestock of Germany, Austria and Italy. Von David Crossland

Germans Hire Finnish Experts to Catch Brown Bear - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Ursus Non Grata in Bavaria Germans Hire Finnish Experts to Catch Brown Bear

Chickens for hors d'oeuvres, prize sheep for the main course and honey for dessert. Rampant brown bear "JJ1" has returned to Germany to continue his gourmet tour of Bavaria. A Finnish team is now on its way to hunt down the bear with blow pipes.

Wild Bear Causes Chaos in Bavaria - SPIEGEL ONLINE

First Sighting in 170 Years Wild Bear Causes Chaos in Bavaria

Wildlife officials were initially excited about the first brown bear sighting in Germany in 170 years. But after the furry beast began ripping up sheep, smashing into chicken coops and robbing beekeepers of honey, many Bavarians aren't so sure anymore.

The Great Bear Comeback - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Brown Bears in the Alps The Great Bear Comeback

The brown bear is returning to the mountains of Central Europe, thanks to resettlement projects in Italy, Austria and France. Biologists celebrate the animals' return as a success in endangered species protection. But the general population has mixed feelings about welcoming back the predator. Von Philip Bethge

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