Bear Stearns' leverage (the money it borrowed) was so high (30x plus) that a "crisis of confidence" developed. Investors began withdrawing money from Bear and counter parties (their customers)...
Back bears are generally the top predator in their local environment. This means they prey on herbivores (deer, rabbits etc.) to keep teir numbers down. Interestingly in areas such as British...
They are top of the food chain in their region, if polar bears don't exist, other animal populations rise. This could create an imbalance, especially if one species rises and out competes another,...