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Two black bear sisters turned a remote lighthouse into their personal playground, delighting the keeper who's watched them grow up over seven years. Their wrestling match and grass-rolling antics prove family reunions happen in the wild too.
Twenty-seven Asiatic black bears who spent years locked in wire cages are finally feeling solid ground beneath their paws after Laos' largest bile farm rescue. Some hadn't touched earth in two years.
A woman who hunts for space dust on rooftops and streets just got her own asteroid. The 1.5-kilometer rock orbiting between Mars and Jupiter now bears her name.
Christiana Balogun ran onto the field for her England debut with a powerful reminder on her boots: the date she finished chemotherapy. Just two years after an aggressive cancer diagnosis nearly ended her career at 24, the Bristol Bears player is living proof that comeback stories are real.
Japan's Environment Ministry is launching its first unified nationwide bear survey to better understand and safely manage human-wildlife interactions. Eight hundred automated cameras will track bear populations across northeastern Japan starting this month.
Scientists hiking in Denali National Park discovered the largest dinosaur track site ever found in Alaska when the evening sun revealed thousands of 70-million-year-old footprints hidden on a massive cliff face. The site offers an unprecedented window into an ancient ecosystem that once thrived where brown bears now roam.
In a dazzling display of attacking rugby, Northampton Saints scored 14 tries to defeat Bristol Bears 94-33, setting a new record for the highest-scoring match in English top-flight rugby history. The spectacular performance saw winger George Hendy cross the line four times in a night that will be remembered for decades.
A Japanese company creating fierce-looking robot wolves can't keep up with demand after bears killed 13 people last year. The animatronic scarecrows with glowing red eyes and menacing howls are giving communities a humane way to stay safe.
A black bear accidentally locked itself inside a hotel bathroom in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, leading to a perfectly handled rescue at 2:33 a.m. The confused bear casually strolled out unharmed when officers opened the door, leaving only a broken mirror behind.
Brown bears once kept in cramped cages as status symbols in Armenia are now running free at a wildlife refuge in the country's highlands. Conservationists rescued these animals from wealthy owners who kept them in poor conditions with little food or proper care.
A small-city hockey team is one home win away from making championship history. The Binghamton Black Bears return to their roaring home crowd with a chance to claim their third consecutive league title.
The Kutztown University Golden Bears women's lacrosse team made program history with their first-ever NCAA tournament victory, defeating Wingate 12-8 in Pennsylvania. After 21 years of competition, the breakthrough moment came from a team that refused to let early deficits define their destiny.
San Francisco just gave baseball legend Willie Mays a permanent home in the city he helped define. A stretch of Interstate 80 near Oracle Park now bears the Hall of Famer's name.
A mother polar bear in Manitoba surprised scientists when she adopted a second cub that wasn't her own, marking only the 13th adoption documented in 45 years of tracking. You can now follow their journey online as the family hunts seals and learns survival skills together.
The California Golden Bears rugby team capped an undefeated season with their second straight national championship, defeating Navy 36-22. Legendary coach Jack Clark just earned his 31st national title in a thrilling comeback story for college rugby.
The University of California's rugby team just finished a perfect season with their second straight national title, capping an undefeated run that hasn't been seen in over a decade. Head coach Jack Clark just earned his 29th championship in 43 years at the helm.
A mother grizzly bear relocated from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone two years ago just emerged with healthy cubs, proving a bold conservation experiment is working. The milestone brings new genetic diversity to Yellowstone's isolated bear population.
A tiny Arctic village is bringing back sustainable polar bear tourism after a pandemic pause, ensuring locals lead the industry and wildlife stays protected. Kaktovik's new approach could restore millions to the local economy while safeguarding both bears and community traditions.
Chester Zoo is doubling every donation this week to protect Andean bears and the fragile forest they call home. Just 6% of their original habitat remains, but communities are finding ways to help both people and wildlife thrive.
A young rugby star who couldn't find words when told she'd represent her country will finally wear the Red Roses jersey this Saturday. Millie David's journey from watching England matches in college to playing alongside her heroes shows dreams really do come true.
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