By the time Kim Ring arrived at her neighbors' yard that spring afternoon in 2022, their chicken coop was a flattened pile of lumber surrounded by feathers. The poultry had been raided by a bear. At ...

I’m issuing my updated black-bear-encounter cautions early this year because those often-feared and more-often-misunderstood creatures have been emerging from their dens in March recently. In this ...

State lawmakers are considering a measure that would open Oklahoma’s bear hunting season two weeks early. The bill’s author ...

Less than 2% of reported bear encounters in 2025 resulted in the animal being euthanized by the agency. Human-related food sources like trash and bird seed were linked to about 75% of property damage ...

A curious polar bear makes an unforgettable visit near our lodge in Churchill — a region known for strict wildlife safety measures. Living in polar bear country means being prepared, aware, and ...

Yellowstone National Park’s iconic apex predator, the grizzly bear, is rarely seen in the cold, snowy winter months. Grizzlies usually begin hibernating in November and are spotted back on the ...

A Naples dog owner started an online fundraiser to cover vet bills after her dog was attacked by a Florida black bear. The dog, Juno, suffered severe injuries and requires surgery following the ...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.—A Collier County family is breathing a sigh of relief after their dog, Juno, survived a bear attack on Wednesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed ...