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The Florida black bear, a subspecies of the American black bear, was listed as threatened as recently as 2012. In the 1970s, the population had declined to roughly 500 bears.
Maymont's Little Bear celebrated his 20th birthday over the weekend with some apples and honey. Why it matters: Due to his chronic conditions, he likely wouldn't be alive today if he was left in ...
They are considered a unique color phase of the American black bear. While the black bear population within the Great Bear Forest numbers in the thousands, Kermode bears make up a staggering 20% ...
With approximately 300,000 black bears in the United States, this species is the country’s most abundant bear, and their numbers are only increasing. Having suffered from severe overhunting in ...
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Cape May County Park and Zoo announced the death of Cody, an American Black Bear who has resided at the zoo since 2005.
Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic residents. DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear who spent nearly two decades at the Athens-based zoo, was humanely euthanized on ...
The Cape May County Zoo in Middle Township announced Tuesday that it has euthanized Cody, an American black bear that had been at the zoo since 2005. "Cody was humanely euthanized by our ...
EAST LAKE, N.C. (WNCT) — Every year, the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge sends out a photo of what they think is the largest black bear living on the refuge. They said the North ...
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – It looks more likely that Florida will have a black bear hunt this year. Wednesday afternoon, the state’s wildlife commission gave its preliminary approval of the rules ...
The elusive black bear that is on walkabout around South Kansas City is still on the move. Wednesday morning around 12:30 a.m., the bear was seen on video in a residential area along East 114th ...
DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear who spent nearly two decades at the Athens-based zoo was humanely euthanized on Friday, May 30. Author: Makayla Richards Published: 10:03 AM EDT May 31, 2025 ...