Triggered by a recessive trait, the bear’s white coat may make it less threatening than a black coat to spawning fish, giving the bears an advantage when fishing during daytime. Marven Robinson ...

Brown bears are found in more places than any other bear species. They live in northwestern North America, Europe and parts of Asia. American black bears live only in North America, and spectacled ...

The story was inspired by observations of increased calls regarding black bears, prompting an investigation into their interaction with human development. Gillis highlights a widespread ...

Michigan is home to more than 12,000 black bears, and they soon will be coming out of hibernation, looking for food and rearing cubs, meaning hikers, campers and others enjoying the outdoors need ...

FWC will consider a hunt from Dec. 6 to 28. Florida black bears used to be considered a threatened species from 1974 to 2012. Florida may allow 187 black bears to be hunted. Florida hunters may be ...

Thousands of black bears live in Sevier County and around East Tennessee Black bears are wild animals and unpredictable. Do not feed them, and follow these guidelines. It's spring in East ...

Experts say black bears are becoming more common in eastern Massachusetts. Electric fences are an effective method to deter bears from chickens, livestock and beehives. Experts suggests giving ...

Black bears in New Jersey are emerging from their winter dens and seeking food. The state DEP advised residents to secure garbage, bird feeders, and other potential food sources to avoid ...

Black bears are emerging from their dens earlier than usual this year, prompting wildlife officials to urge residents to take down bird feeders immediately. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife ...