Comparing experiences with bears in different environments, told through creative storytelling. Words and images can be a useful tool for conveying objective scientific knowledge, while also appealing to empathy, increasing identification. By leveraging a symbolic presence, we can set in motion a process of behavioral changes that will facilitate coexistence with wildlife, based on a more conscious approach and a new social awareness. In a friendly conversation, 2 experts and bear enthusiasts will share their experiences in the Apennine and Alpine contexts, respectively: Dr Elisabetta Tosoni (a zoologist and science communicator with a passion for storytelling) and Dr Massimo Vettorazzi (environmental engineer with a passion for bears and drawing).

Drop-ins welcome!