Bear Stroganoff

Ok, normally I find myself spending way too much time reading The New York Times and they seem to always appeal to whatever is on my mind. Also, I consider myself to be a rather adventurous diner. Although, I have to say I was appalled at the article warning- Hazards: Take Care When Ordering Bear for Dinner. I understand they are trying to protect the bear-eater in all of us? Many more questions followed... aren't bears an endangered species? And do we (humans) have to eat EVERY animal? Are cows not beastly enough?