There are various theories why this is happening, with one possibility being that the drought has dwindled the bears' food supply, forcing them to venture closer to where humans are in their hunt for things to eat.
As Prime Minister, he has done more than any other political figure to embolden and elevate the reactionary forces in Israel, to eliminate the dwindling possibility of a just settlement with the Palestinians, and to isolate his country on the world diplomatic stage.
As daylight dwindled, the distance between the ships grew shorter.
Then the possibility dwindled as Nasa turned away from manned space travel towards robotic landers such as Curiosity.
With protein sources dwindling rapidly, and without the possibility to resupply by long-distance trading, Māori were facing limited food resources.
Martin O'Neill was brutal afterwards about the dwindling possibility of finishing fourth, remarking, "On that performance we wouldn't finish 44th". He was visibly shocked by what he witnessed.
Asked about the possibility of dwindling crowds at Continental Arena, Granik said: "It's an issue of some concern.
President Bush's successor will inherit two wars and the realities of limited resources, flagging popular will, and the dwindling possibilities of what can be achieved by American power.
In this light, Coltrane's last recordings, which make few concessions to a conventional audience, now appear to be a final push for inner freedom, a flight from the dwindling possibilities of jazz itself.
The possibilities dwindle by the hour as their session comes to an end on Thursday.
Like "The White Boy Shuffle," "The Sellout" follows the dwindling sunset of American possibility.
