Latest wildlife safety news
What states don't have bears – and can I even go hiking in them?
We do some digging and find out what hiking adventures are out there among the US states for the extra bear aware adventurer
Stay away from bull elk: Yellowstone officials issue warning as fall mating season kicks off
Despite advice, visitors put themselves in the line of fire to get the perfect picture
Campers warned after human-bear conflicts come in "hot and heavy," signalling worrying trend
Wildlife officers aren't able to explain why they're having to set so many more bear traps as compared to last year
Do bear bells work? Or do they just make you into an annoying hiker?
We dive into the research on whether bells help repel bears in the backcountry, or just disturb local wildlife and other trail users
Are mountain goats dangerous? Our guide on what to do if you meet one
We detail the behaviour of mountain goats and guide you on how to stay safe around them
Shirtless Yellowstone tourist gives a perfect demonstration of how NOT to photograph bison
The tourist was caught on camera squatting next to a herd of animals at the roadside
Family learns the hard way what happens when you get too close to Yellowstone bison during the rut
The parents and children were spotted being chased through trees by an irate animal
iPad-wielding tourist demonstrates how not to photograph bison at Yellowstone National Park
Luckily for the man, a Park Ranger intervened before things took a nasty turn
