Get to know North America's most common bear. Learn the logic behind the familiar refrain: “Please don't feed the bears.” ...

Two North American black bear cubs are settling in behind the scenes as they prepare to be the first inhabitants of the new ...

American black bears, Ursus americanus, are native to Summit County and were here long before humans arrived. We’ve built our homes and infrastructure in black-bear habitat. Black bears have four main ...

The American black bear is north America's smallest and most widely distributed bear. It has an estimated population of around 850,000 individuals and this trumps the brown bear population at around ...

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that includes honey and moose.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- For the second time in less than a year, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham is mourning the death of one of its black bears. Gus, an 18-year-old American black bear that ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Some of the most beloved residents at Merced's Applegate Park Zoo will get more than the "bear necessities." The City Council allocated $1.8 million in funding for much-needed ...

Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic residents. DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear who spent nearly two decades at the Athens-based zoo, was humanely euthanized on Friday, ...

The bear spent almost of all Tuesday in the tree before fleeing into the woods. A young black bear’s adventure in the city has had a happy ending after wildlife officials used jelly doughnuts and ...

Black bear sightings are increasing in South Carolina's Upstate, partially due to increased human activity and technology like doorbell cameras. Despite their size, black bears are generally timid and ...