A Kodiak female bear will not breed as long as she has cubs, but will allow her cubs to go off by themselves up to a few years after birth. Once the cubs are gone, the female bear will then breed ...

"Good morning, bear. How are you today? You're looking good today, bear." Fred Katelnikoff, an Alutiiq native guide, is speaking in a calm, measured, almost collegial tone. He doesn't need to ...