Get to know North America's most common bear. Learn the logic behind the familiar refrain: “Please don't feed the bears.” ...

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that includes honey and moose.

Black bears and brown bears sometimes share the same territory, and because they can react very differently when encountered, it’s a good idea to be able to quickly determine which species you’re ...

The bear spent almost of all Tuesday in the tree before fleeing into the woods. A young black bear’s adventure in the city has had a happy ending after wildlife officials used jelly doughnuts and ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- For the second time in less than a year, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham is mourning the death of one of its black bears. Gus, an 18-year-old American black bear that ...

In early May 2025, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his dog were killed by a black bear in Florida. This incident marked the first fatal black bear attack in the state’s history. This tragic loss serves ...

The mauling took place about 36 hours earlier in Franklin County and marked the first known bear attack in the state in a ...

Missouri bear hunting 2025 runs Oct. 18–31; get zones, quotas, and rules on sows with cubs, groups, and denning bears.