For most North American hikers, the possibility of a bear encounter has crossed their minds. Whether a hiker is prepared for ...

A grizzly bear targets vulnerable caribou calves while a herd moves across Alaska’s tundra, showing how predators exploit moments when young animals lag behind. Caribou rely on speed, herd behavior, ...

A thinning and logging project spanning more than 55,000 acres in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot National Forest has been paused after a federal magistrate judge found the United States ...

Many animals avoid grizzly bears when possible, but their reactions depend on the species and the situation. Grizzly bears are omnivores that eat a wide variety of foods, including grasses, sedges, ...

Researchers have shed light on changes in behavior that have led grizzly bears closer and closer to human habitats, increasing the likelihood of dangerous interactions. According to the 2021 ...

The California Grizzly Restoration Act (SB 1305), introduced Feb. 20, has moved to consideration by the Senate committee for Natural Resources and Water. The next hearing date is April 7. If the ...

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 ...

Fast facts about grizzly bears (you might not have known) Mar 29, 2026 Updated Mar 30, 2026 Fast facts about grizzly bears (you might not have known) ...

A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard rescued a hiker who was “suffering a medical emergency” on March 25 in a remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The crew took off from ...

‘Bears have an extremely acute sense of smell, long memories, and high intelligence,’ said Dan Bailey of N.H. Fish and Game. Removing bird feeders can prevent them from coming into your yard. With ...

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 ...

HELENA, Mont. — A grizzly bear was spotted northwest of Helena along the continental divide during a recent mule deer survey, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Joe Rahn, FWP chief pilot, ...