As bear conflicts with humans are on the rise across Connecticut, bear self-defense products are popular items in outdoor recreation stores, as many residents plan to hike, camp, hunt and fish in the ...

Scientists are using new technology to prevent human-polar bear interactions. As scientists anticipate another unintended consequence of climate change that could pose a threat to both humans and ...

Brown bears roam across much of the northern hemisphere from the mountains of Spain to the prairies of the US. These bears are formidable carnivores that can weigh up to 751 kg (1,656 lb) and have ...

Black bears are making a comeback in Texas — a state where the powerful omnivores were once wiped out by hunting in the 1950s. As they reclaim lost territory, researchers warn that encounters and ...

The black bear population has been on the rise in Connecticut over the last few years, and a recent report shows that many of the black bear hot spots in the central and western parts of the state are ...

HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is urging residents to be safe and follow proper guidance to reduce the likelihood of conflicts with black bears ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KGO) -- The euthanizing of a Lake Tahoe black bear is prompting a call to action. Officials say the bear had become aggressive and had far too many encounters with humans, but one ...