American black bears

Florida has 4,000 black bears. Is that too few, or too many?

Florida has 4,000 black bears. Is that too few, or too many?

Florida has 4,000 black bears. Is that too few, or too many?

These helpful predators are nature's pest control

These helpful predators are nature's pest control

These helpful predators are nature's pest control

Bears at Disney World? Get used to it, experts say

Animals
Wild Cities

Bears at Disney World? Get used to it, experts say

Bears at Disney World? Get used to it, experts say

The true story behind ‘Cocaine Bear’ is no laughing matter

The true story behind ‘Cocaine Bear’ is no laughing matter

The true story behind ‘Cocaine Bear’ is no laughing matter

Moment of Yum: Sweets

Moment of Yum: Sweets

Moment of Yum: Sweets

Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.

Animals
Wildlife Watch

Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.

Animal-friendly laws are gaining traction across the U.S.

Legends of Texas come alive along this wild frontier

Legends of Texas come alive along this wild frontier

Legends of Texas come alive along this wild frontier

Rae Wynn-Grant: Finding harmony for humans and bears

Rae Wynn-Grant: Finding harmony for humans and bears

Rae Wynn-Grant: Finding harmony for humans and bears

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Rare 'glacier bears' with bluish fur may face grim future

Rare 'glacier bears' with bluish fur may face grim future

Rare 'glacier bears' with bluish fur may face grim future

Roadkill rates fall dramatically as lockdown keeps drivers at home

Animals
Coronavirus Coverage

Roadkill rates fall dramatically as lockdown keeps drivers at home

Roadkill rates fall dramatically as lockdown keeps drivers at home

We thought this bear was out cold. We were mistaken.

Animals
Through the Lens

We thought this bear was out cold. We were mistaken.

We thought this bear was out cold. We were mistaken.

Everything you need to know about Smoky Mountains National Park

Everything you need to know about Smoky Mountains National Park

Everything you need to know about Smoky Mountains National Park

These dogs scare bears away—to protect them

These dogs scare bears away—to protect them

These dogs scare bears away—to protect them

Can People Really Mistake a Bear for a Dog, as This Family Claims?

Can People Really Mistake a Bear for a Dog, as This Family Claims?

Can People Really Mistake a Bear for a Dog, as This Family Claims?

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