Stephen Colbert: America's #1 Threat to Bears?
Rodger Schlickeisen, Defenders of Wildlife
As if habitat loss and poaching weren’t bad enough, America’s imperiled bears are being viciously and repeatedly attacked by Stephen Colbert.
For years, the late night TV comedian has launched attack after unBEARable attack on these magnificent animals. But now, as part of next week’s national Bear Awareness Week, we’re taking the gloves off.
And we’re not alone. Entertainment legend Ed Asner is also taking action for bears, and he wants YOU to join him.
Check out Ed Asner’s special message to Stephen Colbert – delivered as only Ed can – and then take action to join our new ColBEAR Campaign!
(Warning: Ed’s language is a little rough, so this video may be inappropriate for younger wildlife supporters.)
You might not know it, but Ed Asner isn’t exactly a teddy bear himself.
He’s starred in Up, Lou Grant, the Mary Tyler Moore show, Roots and countless other entertainment features over the years. And he’s also a great friend to wildlife, serving on the board of Defenders of Wildlife.
And, fortunately for bears, Ed’s never been one to hold his tongue.
Year after year, Stephen Colbert has spread irrational misinformation and fears about black bears, grizzly bears and polar bears – some of nature’s most important and magnificent creatures.
Well, Ed says he’s had enough, and so have we.
For the Bears,
 Rodger Schlickeisen President Defenders of Wildlife |
P.S. The ColBEAR Campaign is a fun way to educate America about our imperiled bears, but saving bears is serious business. Please check out http://www.defenders.org/colbear for fascinating bear facts and more ways to help.
May 10, 2011