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|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[The Plotters (novel)|The Plotters]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[The Stone Rose (novel)|The Stone Rose]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wreck of the Titan (audio story)|The Wreck of the Titan]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Skies of New Earth (audio story)|The Skies of New Earth]]''}} | |||
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'''Bears''' | '''Bears''' were [[mammal]]s 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 (TV story)|Ghost Light]]'') the [[brown bear]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Plotters (novel)|The Plotters]]'') the [[panda (species)|panda]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Last Dodo (novel)|The Last Dodo]]'') and the [[polar bear]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wreck of the Titan (audio story)|The Wreck of the Titan]]'') | |||
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]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'') | 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]]: ''[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]'') | ||
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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]]: ''[[The Stone Rose (novel)|The Stone Rose]]'') | 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]]: ''[[The Stone Rose (novel)|The Stone Rose]]'') | ||
In [[1605]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Ian Chesterton]] witnessed the [[bear-baiting|baiting]] of a brown bear on the streets of [[London]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Plotters (novel)|The Plotters]]'') | |||
Bears were listed in the [[Avalonian Bestiary]] of all animal life on the [[22nd century]] Earth colony [[Avalon (planet)|Avalon]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice (novel)|The Sorcerer's Apprentice]]'') | |||
In circa [[5000]], [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Elric Penley]] were attacked by a bear. Penley tranquillised it, but was clawed while doing so. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]'') | |||
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=== 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]]: ''[[Downtime (novelisation)|Downtime]]'') | 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]]: ''[[Downtime (novelisation)|Downtime]]'') | ||
=== 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]]: "[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]") | 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]]: "[[An Unearthly Child (TV story)|An Unearthly Child]]") | ||
[[Hex]] once came across a seven-foot stuffed bear. The [[Seventh Doctor]] said it was used by a university for [[anatomy|anatomical]] demonstration. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Night Thoughts (audio story)|Night Thoughts]]'') | |||
Toy stuffed bears — in the form of | Toy stuffed bears — in the form of [[teddy bear]]s — were also popular on [[Earth]], from around the late [[19th century]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Snowmen (TV story)|The Snowmen]]'') | ||
=== Bears in popular culture === | |||
[[Winnie the Pooh]], a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fallen Angel (short story)|Fallen Angel]]'', ''[[Time and Relative (novel)|Time and Relative]]'', et al.) | [[Winnie the Pooh]], a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fallen Angel (short story)|Fallen Angel]]'', ''[[Time and Relative (novel)|Time and Relative]]'', et al.) | ||
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]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]'') | |||
[[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 (TV story)|Bad Wolf]]'') | |||
== Extraterrestrial bears == | == Extraterrestrial bears == | ||
Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of [[Tiermann's World]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Sick Building (novel)|Sick Building]]'') | Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of [[Tiermann's World]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Sick Building (novel)|Sick Building]]'') | ||
The 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 (audio story)|Cuddlesome]]'') | 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 (audio story)|Cuddlesome]]'') | ||
On [[Hyspero]], [[Angela (The Scarlet Empress)|Angela]] ruled over the [[bears of Kestheven]], who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') | On [[Hyspero]], [[Angela (The Scarlet Empress)|Angela]] ruled over the [[bears of Kestheven]], who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') | ||
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== Other references == | == Other references == | ||
The [[First Doctor]]'s sodden coat made him feel like he was wearing a bear. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A Big Hand for the Doctor (short story)|A Big Hand for the Doctor]]'') | |||
Despite being based off a [[panda bear]], [[Panda]] often took offence to being called a "bear". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wildthyme at Large (audio story)|Wildthyme at Large]]'') | Despite being based off a [[panda bear]], [[Panda]] often took offence to being called a "bear". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wildthyme at Large (audio story)|Wildthyme at Large]]'') | ||
The skeleton of a [[Heavenite]] was identified by [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]] as "probably something like a bear with an opposable thumb". ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Love and War (novel)|Love and War]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Love and War (audio story)|Love and War]]'') | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 18 October 2021
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) the brown bear, (PROSE: The Plotters) the panda (PROSE: The Last Dodo) and the polar bear. (AUDIO: The Wreck of the Titan)
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)
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)
In 1605, Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton witnessed the baiting of a brown bear on the streets of London. (PROSE: The Plotters)
Bears were listed in the Avalonian Bestiary of all animal life on the 22nd century Earth colony Avalon. (PROSE: The Sorcerer's Apprentice)
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)
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)
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")
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)
Toy stuffed bears — in the form of teddy bears — were also popular on Earth, from around the late 19th century. (TV: The Snowmen)
Bears in popular culture
Winnie the Pooh, a storybook character, was an anthropomorphic bear. (PROSE: Fallen Angel, Time and Relative, et al.)
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)
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)
Extraterrestrial bears
Horned bears were among the native lifeforms of Tiermann's World. (PROSE: Sick Building)
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)
On Hyspero, Angela ruled over the bears of Kestheven, who shaved their golden fur and went about hairless. (PROSE: The Scarlet Empress)
Solar bears lived in the ice clouds of New Earth, deriving their energy from the sun. (AUDIO: The Skies of New Earth)
Other references
The First Doctor's sodden coat made him feel like he was wearing a bear. (PROSE: A Big Hand for the Doctor)
Despite being based off a panda bear, Panda often took offence to being called a "bear". (AUDIO: Wildthyme at Large)
The skeleton of a Heavenite was identified by Benny as "probably something like a bear with an opposable thumb". (PROSE: Love and War, AUDIO: Love and War)
