Authorities in Hamilton Township, NJ say there were reports of a black bear seen in several locations around town on Monday. ... (WABC) -- Hungry bears are starting to come out of hibernation, ...

Black bears killed each year in Florida. Number of bears killed statewide by either road, management, illegal, harvest, or other causes of death from 2005 to 2024, totaling 5,967 bears.

As the smallest of the three bear species, black bears range in size from 50 to 80 inches, according to PBS. They stand at 2-3 feet tall on all fours. Male black bears weight between 125 pounds to ...

They generally prefer to avoid people, state officials said, but may defend themselves if they're surprised or feel threatened. Deaths caused by black bears are very rare, with only 61 such deaths ...

Colorado’s black bears are waking up from hibernation and looking for food. After 2024 saw record-high reports of bear sightings and conflict with humans, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reportedly ...