Modern species of bears living near humans for extended periods show evidence of genetic changes making them less aggressive ...

Polar bears lose sea ice due to climate change, forcing them to fast longer and lose body fat, leading to emaciation. The ...

Sticking with a long-term life partner to rear children has long been considered a dominant mating pattern for our species, ...

When a black bear attacked a man in Franklin County on Sept. 3, it seemed like a one-off tragedy. But a second fatal attack in Newton County, just four weeks later and about 80 miles west, has raised ...

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut officials are urging community members to avoid conflicts with bears this fall. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued a release ...

The Chicago Bears are coming off their BYE week, looking to improve to 3-2 on the season with an upset win against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders are already sitting at 3-2 and now have a ...

As conflicts between humans and bears continue to rise across the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking to help communities remove its top temptation from bears. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the ...

As attacks on humans become increasingly commonplace, officials argue about how to manage the rising bear population – and conversationists question whether shooting more bears will solve the problem.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP)—Idaho wildlife officials say bears have been more active in human areas this year than in the past, and warn that residents should avoid providing food to the animals and ...