Bears are, simply put, terrifying. We are always warned about how careful we need to be in nature if we encounter one. However, in rare occurrences, bears can surprisingly be pretty chill with humans.

Across Tennessee, black bears move quietly through forests, mountains, and rural edges, often unnoticed by people nearby. In recent decades, populations have increased due to habitat recovery and ...

One of the most gratifying chapters of spring is seeing the first bear of the season. For most folks that means seeing a black bear (though grizzlies are often awake a bit earlier, especially some ...

South Carolina’s black bears are becoming more active with warmer weather, and food is their main focus, according to the ...

From Glacier to the Greater Yellowstone, learn where Montana’s bears live, why they choose these habitats, and how people can ...

As spring melts the snow pack and the weather warms up, New Hampshire’s approximately 6,000 bears are coming out of ...

Bears have an extremely acute sense of smell, long memories, and high intelligence,” said Dan Bailey of N.H. Fish and Game.

As spring approaches and Michigan’s estimated 12,450 black bears emerge from their dens – many with new cubs in tow – here ...

The orphaned bear cubs will receive intensive care even as their exposure to humans is limited, the San Diego Humane Society ...

While bear sightings hit record highs in 2025, predatory attacks stay uncommon. Still, these gripping cases prove why they still haunt outdoor enthusiasts.

A mother bear that swiped at a woman in a Los Angeles suburb was euthanized, officials said Tuesday, after the bear’s DNA was ...