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'''Bears''' | '''Bears''' were [[mammal]]s native to the planet [[Earth]]. | ||
== Bears on Earth == | == Bears on Earth == | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
On [[Earth]] several specific Species of bear were known, including the [[cave bear]], ([[TV]]: | On [[Earth]] several specific Species of bear were known, including the [[cave bear]], ([[TV]]: {{cs|Ghost Light (TV story)}}) the [[brown bear]], ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Plotters (novel)}}) the [[panda (species)|panda]] ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Last Dodo (novel)}}) and the [[polar bear]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Wreck of the Titan (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[BC#Prehistory|100,000 BC]], [[Za]] vowed to kill bears and bring their skins to the [[Tribe of Gum]], although [[Horg]] doubted that he would do so. ([[TV]]: | In [[BC#Prehistory|100,000 BC]], [[Za]] vowed to kill bears and bring their skins to the [[Tribe of Gum]], although [[Horg]] doubted that he would do so. ([[TV]]: {{cs|An Unearthly Child (TV story)}}) | ||
About [[120]] [[AD]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] found himself opposing [[lion]]s, [[tiger]]s and bears in the [[Colosseum|Flavian Amphitheatre]]. | About [[120]] [[AD]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] found himself opposing [[lion]]s, [[tiger]]s and bears in the [[Colosseum|Flavian Amphitheatre]]. When the bear approached, the Doctor quickly climbed a tree, losing his [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] in his haste. He dropped on the back of the bear, scooped up his screwdriver and gave the beast a burst at the right frequency. The bear meandered away. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Stone Rose (novel)}}) | ||
In [[1605]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Ian Chesterton]] witnessed the [[bear-baiting|baiting]] of a brown bear on the streets of [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[1605]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Ian Chesterton]] witnessed the [[bear-baiting|baiting]] of a brown bear on the streets of [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Plotters (novel)}}) | ||
In [[1988]], [[Richard Maynarde]] | In [[1988]], [[Richard Maynarde]] worried about the sounds of bears when he and [[Lady Peinforte]] crossed [[Windsor]] [[Safari|Safari Park]]. The [[Seventh Doctor]] hurt his hand in the teeth of a stuffed bear when he and [[Ace]] stroll inside [[Windsor Castle]]'s basement. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Silver Nemesis (TV story)}}) | ||
Bears were listed in the [[Avalonian Bestiary]] of all animal life on the [[22nd century]] Earth colony [[Avalon (planet)|Avalon]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Bears were listed in the [[Avalonian Bestiary]] of all animal life on the [[22nd century]] Earth colony [[Avalon (planet)|Avalon]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)}}) | ||
In circa [[5000]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Elric Penley]] were attacked by a bear. Penley tranquillised it, but was clawed while doing so. ([[TV]]: | In circa [[5000]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Elric Penley]] were attacked by a bear. Penley tranquillised it, but was clawed while doing so. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ice Warriors (TV story)}}) | ||
[[File:Bear 10DY2 Issue 8.jpg|left|thumb|A wild bear. ([[COMIC]]: | [[File:Bear 10DY2 Issue 8.jpg|left|thumb|A wild bear. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)}})]] | ||
While he was in a forest alongside [[Rose-the-cat]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] was attacked by a grey bear. ([[COMIC]]: | While he was in a forest alongside [[Rose-the-cat]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] was attacked by a grey bear. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)}}) | ||
=== Animals similar to bears === | === Animals similar to bears === | ||
The [[Tibetan Yeti|Yeti]] species ''[[Yeti Traversii]]'' were more bear-like compared to fellow Yeti [[Mih-teh]] and [[Dzu-teh]], who were closely related to [[ape]]s. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Tibetan Yeti|Yeti]] species ''[[Yeti Traversii]]'' were more bear-like compared to fellow Yeti [[Mih-teh]] and [[Dzu-teh]], who were closely related to [[ape]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Downtime (novelisation)}}) | ||
=== Products related to bears === | === Products related to bears === | ||
During a leadership struggle, [[Za]] promised to kill many bears the next day to provide warm skins for his [[Tribe of Gum|tribe]] after [[Kal]] brought the [[First Doctor]], whom Kal saw producing [[fire]]. ([[TV]]: | During a leadership struggle, [[Za]] promised to kill many bears the next day to provide warm skins for his [[Tribe of Gum|tribe]] after [[Kal]] brought the [[First Doctor]], whom Kal saw producing [[fire]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|An Unearthly Child (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Hex]] once came across a seven-foot stuffed bear. The [[Seventh Doctor]] said it was used by a university for [[anatomy|anatomical]] demonstration. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Hex]] once came across a seven-foot stuffed bear. The [[Seventh Doctor]] said it was used by a university for [[anatomy|anatomical]] demonstration. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Night Thoughts (audio story)}}) | ||
Toy stuffed bears — in the form of [[teddy bear]]s — were also popular on [[Earth]], from around the late [[19th century]]. ([[TV]]: | Toy stuffed bears — in the form of [[teddy bear]]s — were also popular on [[Earth]], from around the late [[19th century]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Snowmen (TV story)}}) | ||
=== Bears in popular culture === | === Bears in popular culture === | ||
[[Winnie the Pooh]], a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Winnie the Pooh]], a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Fallen Angel (short story)}}, {{cs|Time and Relative (novel)}}, et al.) | ||
[[Paddington Bear]] was a fictional bear. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Paddington Bear]] was a fictional bear. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Future Legend (short story)}}) A book entitled ''[[A Bear Called Paddington]]'' was present in a library that the [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Bill Potts]] broke into. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Shining Man (novel)}}) | ||
In [[November]] [[1988]], [[Richard Maynarde]] thought he heard a bear. [[Peinforte|Lady Peinforte]] reassured him that it would not follow them because such things happened only in the theatre. ([[TV]]: | In [[November]] [[1988]], [[Richard Maynarde]] thought he heard a bear. [[Peinforte|Lady Peinforte]] reassured him that it would not follow them because such things happened only in the theatre. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Silver Nemesis (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Lynda Moss]] told the [[Ninth Doctor]] about a popular [[television]] series called ''[[Bear With Me]]'', a show about three people living with a bear. ([[TV]]: | [[Lynda Moss]] told the [[Ninth Doctor]] about a popular [[television]] series called ''[[Bear With Me]]'', a show about three people living with a bear. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Bad Wolf (TV story)}}) | ||
== Bears from elsewhere == | == Bears from elsewhere == | ||
Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of [[Tiermann's World]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of [[Tiermann's World]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Sick Building (novel)}}) | ||
The [[Fifth Doctor]] once said he had a bear when he was young, but he had to release it when it started eating the furniture. ([[AUDIO]]: | The [[Fifth Doctor]] once said he had a bear when he was young, but he had to release it when it started eating the furniture. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Cuddlesome (audio story)}}) | ||
On [[Hyspero]], [[Angela (The Scarlet Empress)|Angela]] ruled over the [[bears of Kestheven]], who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. ([[PROSE]]: | On [[Hyspero]], [[Angela (The Scarlet Empress)|Angela]] ruled over the [[bears of Kestheven]], who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Scarlet Empress (novel)}}) | ||
[[Solar bear]]s lived in the [[ice cloud]]s of [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]], deriving their energy from the [[sun]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Solar bear]]s lived in the [[ice cloud]]s of [[New Earth (New Earth)|New Earth]], deriving their energy from the [[sun]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Skies of New Earth (audio story)}}) | ||
== Other references == | == Other references == | ||
The [[First Doctor]]'s sodden coat made him feel like he was wearing a bear. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[First Doctor]]'s sodden coat made him feel like he was wearing a bear. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|A Big Hand for the Doctor (short story)}}) | ||
Despite being based off a [[panda bear]], [[Panda]] often took offence to being called a "bear". ([[AUDIO]]: | Despite being based off a [[panda bear]], [[Panda]] often took offence to being called a "bear". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Wildthyme at Large (audio story)}}) | ||
The skeleton of a [[Heavenite]] was identified by [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]] as "probably something like a bear with an opposable thumb". ([[PROSE]]: | The skeleton of a [[Heavenite]] was identified by [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]] as "probably something like a bear with an opposable thumb". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Love and War (novel)}}, [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Love and War (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Clara Oswald]] once told the [[Twelfth Doctor]] he [[Snoring|snored]] like a [[Scotland|Scottish]] bear. ([[COMIC]]: | [[Clara Oswald]] once told the [[Twelfth Doctor]] he [[Snoring|snored]] like a [[Scotland|Scottish]] bear. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Hyperion Empire (comic story)}}) | ||
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Revision as of 21:06, 9 March 2024
Bears were mammals native to the planet Earth.
Bears on Earth
History
On Earth several specific Species of bear were known, including the cave bear, (TV: Ghost Light [+]Loading...["Ghost Light (TV story)"]) the brown bear, (PROSE: The Plotters [+]Loading...["The Plotters (novel)"]) the panda (PROSE: The Last Dodo [+]Loading...["The Last Dodo (novel)"]) and the polar bear. (AUDIO: The Wreck of the Titan [+]Loading...["The Wreck of the Titan (audio story)"])
In 100,000 BC, Za vowed to kill bears and bring their skins to the Tribe of Gum, although Horg doubted that he would do so. (TV: An Unearthly Child [+]Loading...["An Unearthly Child (TV story)"])
About 120 AD, the Tenth Doctor found himself opposing lions, tigers and bears in the Flavian Amphitheatre. When the bear approached, the Doctor quickly climbed a tree, losing his sonic screwdriver in his haste. He dropped on the back of the bear, scooped up his screwdriver and gave the beast a burst at the right frequency. The bear meandered away. (PROSE: The Stone Rose [+]Loading...["The Stone Rose (novel)"])
In 1605, Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton witnessed the baiting of a brown bear on the streets of London. (PROSE: The Plotters [+]Loading...["The Plotters (novel)"])
In 1988, Richard Maynarde worried about the sounds of bears when he and Lady Peinforte crossed Windsor Safari Park. The Seventh Doctor hurt his hand in the teeth of a stuffed bear when he and Ace stroll inside Windsor Castle's basement. (TV: Silver Nemesis [+]Loading...["Silver Nemesis (TV story)"])
Bears were listed in the Avalonian Bestiary of all animal life on the 22nd century Earth colony Avalon. (PROSE: The Sorcerer's Apprentice [+]Loading...["The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)"])
In circa 5000, Jamie and Elric Penley were attacked by a bear. Penley tranquillised it, but was clawed while doing so. (TV: The Ice Warriors [+]Loading...["The Ice Warriors (TV story)"])
While he was in a forest alongside Rose-the-cat, the Tenth Doctor was attacked by a grey bear. (COMIC: A Rose by Any Other Name [+]Loading...["A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)"])
Animals similar to bears
The Yeti species Yeti Traversii were more bear-like compared to fellow Yeti Mih-teh and Dzu-teh, who were closely related to apes. (PROSE: Downtime [+]Loading...["Downtime (novelisation)"])
During a leadership struggle, Za promised to kill many bears the next day to provide warm skins for his tribe after Kal brought the First Doctor, whom Kal saw producing fire. (TV: An Unearthly Child [+]Loading...["An Unearthly Child (TV story)"])
Hex once came across a seven-foot stuffed bear. The Seventh Doctor said it was used by a university for anatomical demonstration. (AUDIO: Night Thoughts [+]Loading...["Night Thoughts (audio story)"])
Toy stuffed bears — in the form of teddy bears — were also popular on Earth, from around the late 19th century. (TV: The Snowmen [+]Loading...["The Snowmen (TV story)"])
Bears in popular culture
Winnie the Pooh, a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. (PROSE: Fallen Angel [+]Loading...["Fallen Angel (short story)"], Time and Relative [+]Loading...["Time and Relative (novel)"], et al.)
Paddington Bear was a fictional bear. (PROSE: Future Legend [+]Loading...["Future Legend (short story)"]) A book entitled A Bear Called Paddington was present in a library that the Twelfth Doctor and Bill Potts broke into. (PROSE: The Shining Man [+]Loading...["The Shining Man (novel)"])
In November 1988, Richard Maynarde thought he heard a bear. Lady Peinforte reassured him that it would not follow them because such things happened only in the theatre. (TV: Silver Nemesis [+]Loading...["Silver Nemesis (TV story)"])
Lynda Moss told the Ninth Doctor about a popular television series called Bear With Me, a show about three people living with a bear. (TV: Bad Wolf [+]Loading...["Bad Wolf (TV story)"])
Bears from elsewhere
Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of Tiermann's World. (PROSE: Sick Building [+]Loading...["Sick Building (novel)"])
The Fifth Doctor once said he had a bear when he was young, but he had to release it when it started eating the furniture. (AUDIO: Cuddlesome [+]Loading...["Cuddlesome (audio story)"])
On Hyspero, Angela ruled over the bears of Kestheven, who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. (PROSE: The Scarlet Empress [+]Loading...["The Scarlet Empress (novel)"])
Solar bears lived in the ice clouds of New Earth, deriving their energy from the sun. (AUDIO: The Skies of New Earth [+]Loading...["The Skies of New Earth (audio story)"])
Other references
The First Doctor's sodden coat made him feel like he was wearing a bear. (PROSE: A Big Hand for the Doctor [+]Loading...["A Big Hand for the Doctor (short story)"])
Despite being based off a panda bear, Panda often took offence to being called a "bear". (AUDIO: Wildthyme at Large [+]Loading...["Wildthyme at Large (audio story)"])
The skeleton of a Heavenite was identified by Benny as "probably something like a bear with an opposable thumb". (PROSE: Love and War [+]Loading...["Love and War (novel)"], AUDIO: Love and War [+]Loading...["Love and War (audio story)"])
Clara Oswald once told the Twelfth Doctor he snored like a Scottish bear. (COMIC: The Hyperion Empire [+]Loading...["The Hyperion Empire (comic story)"])
