bears

Latest about bears

Grizzly bear walking through snow at Yellowstone National Park, USA

Hungry Yellowstone grizzly bear filmed searching 'pantry' for frozen bison

By Cat Ellis published

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

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear club exploring grassland

Yellowstone guide captures moment tiny bear cub emerges from den

By Cat Ellis published

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

Wildlife Encounters
Three black bear cubs in tree

These are the 7 best National Parks for bear sightings

By Julia Clarke published

Want to get a glimpse of a grizzly or black bear? The 7 best National Parks to see bears in the wild offer you the best chance of a viewing, in some of the most stunning scenery in the country

National Parks & Monuments
Three black bear cubs climbing tree

Fearless hikers wanted to work as 'professional bear huggers'

By Cat Ellis published

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is recruiting conservation officers, and going for the heartstrings

Wildlife Encounters
Two brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA

National Park tourists stumble across two extremely curious bears on hiking trail

By Cat Ellis published

Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska is known for its population of over 2,000 brown bears

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear cub in snow

Careless Yosemite hikers stop for casual chat right beside mother bear and cubs

By Cat Ellis published

Black bears are widespread in Yosemite, so you should always be aware of your surroundings

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear climbing tree

Yes, the viral video of a bear 'chasing' a hiker up a tree is almost certainly staged

By Cat Ellis published

The camera operator seems awfully calm for someone whose friend is in mortal danger

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear eating berries from bush

Bear encounters are on the rise in Colorado – and berries might be the problem

By Cat Ellis published

Reports of encounters and conflicts between humans and bears increased 16% last year, likely due to lack of natural food

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear in shallow water

Tourist caught stalking bear for a photo at Grand Teton National Park

By Cat Ellis published

Black bears and grizzlies are common at Grand Teton National Park, but this isn't the way to appreciate them

Wildlife Encounters
Bear with three cubs at Yellowstone National Park, USA

Hopeless Yellowstone tourist demonstrates the worst way to photograph bears

By Cat Ellis published

The woman came dangerously close to a trio of cubs, and received a $2,000 fine and four days in a detention center

Wildlife Encounters
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives