bears

Bear attacks are rare, but much more likely if a mother feels her cubs are threatened

No people or animals were harmed, but the incident is a reminder never to leave food within reach of wildlife

The cubs are around 11 weeks old, and have only recently emerged from their den

The man went missing while fishing alone at Shumarinai Prefectural Natural Park on Sunday

The pair ran into the trees to escape when a bear ransacked their camp, but became lost

Videographer Brad Josephs said it was the "most extreme bear interaction" he had seen in his 25 years as an expedition guide

Springtime means cute animals, and these are hard to beat for the 'aww' factor

The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 100 yards from the animals at all times, but not everyone listens

The bear had just woken from hibernation and knew a place where bison often fall into cold water during the winter

Biologist and tour guide Andrea Baratte spotted the cub leaving the den with its mother this week