Did you know there are only eight species of bears worldwide?  I didn’t until I read this great lens by our honorary Bearmeister.   

Bears: The 8 Wonders of the World showcases each of the different species and teaches a bit about each one.  If you like bears, you’ll find the photos on this lens absolutely adorable.  The lens supports Wildlife S.O.S.  

Wildlife S.O.S. is dedicated to the rescue and care of exploited and injured animals - be it bears, elephants, leopards or snakes.  They aid in preventing poaching, helping rehabilitate communities, spreading awareness and protecting wildlife for the generations to come.

Stop by  Bears: The 8 Wonders of the World today to congratulate Frankster and to learn more about bears and Wildlife S.O.S.

The lens was made for the Superhero Charity group and donates to Wildlife SOS , a charity that Frankster introduced to Squidoo that works to save these beautiful creatures from the tortures they are forced to endure.  It’s about a man named Kartick Satyanarayan who has dedicated his life to animal rescue and saving the dancing bears of India.  The lens is gorgeously designed and the topic is extraordinary.  I can see why you picked it as a favorite!

You’ll want to read Saving the Dancing Bears of India (This one was this week’s runner up in the contest that’s why I’m featuring them together. ) to get the entire picture of just what the plight of the dancing bears is all about.  (Caution: It will upset you.  This is a tragedy beyond belief.)

The thing that really blew me away upon reading these two unbelievable lenses is contained in the following statement taken directly from one of the lenses:

“Karen de la Carriere of Thomas Kinkade fame, inspired and turned over the making of the Dancing Bears lens to me, even though it was dear to her heart because of my connection with Bears.

 

We’re going to India! That’s right, this summer, Karen and I are going to visit with Geeta and Kartick and the rescued Dancing Bears ~~ we are on a mission to get the last Dancing Bears off the streets ~~ and we will be back with so much more info. We can bear-ly contain our excitement!

We’re going to India! That’s right, this summer, Karen and I are going to visit with Geeta and Kartick and the rescued Dancing Bears ~~ we are on a mission to get the last Dancing Bears off the streets ~~ and we will be back with so much more info. We can bear-ly contain our excitement!”

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to see the lenses these two awesome and inspiring lensmasters make when they return!