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Montana's grizzly bear population has rebounded so successfully that the state hired its first prairie-based bear manager in 2017. Now, wildlife biologist Wesley Sarmento is using drones to protect both bears and humans from dangerous encounters.
A cozy life simulation game is turning virtual pet adoptions into real-world conservation wins. Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now help protect grizzly bear habitats just by welcoming a digital bear cub companion into their game.
After a 50-year conservation success story that grew grizzly populations from 136 to 1,000 bears, the Trump administration is returning wildlife management to Wyoming. Local experts who've spent decades protecting these thriving bears will finally make decisions about the species they helped save.
Grizzly bears emerging from their winter sleep perform an almost choreographed ritual, rubbing against trees to shed their thick winter coats. BBC Earth captured this delightful seasonal spectacle that shows nature's simplest pleasures.
Grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone have soared from 136 in 1975 to over 1,000 today, marking one of North America's greatest conservation comebacks. A new federal rule now empowers states and tribes to help manage this thriving population.
Grizzly bears in Yellowstone have made a stunning comeback, growing from just 136 animals in the 1970s to over 1,000 today. Now federal and state wildlife managers are pioneering a new partnership approach that could help save other endangered species.
Once teetering on the edge with just 700 bears in 1975, grizzly populations in the American West have tripled to more than 2,000 thanks to science-driven conservation. New federal rules now empower states to lead the next chapter of this remarkable recovery story.
Scientists fitted Alaska's remote North Slope grizzly bears with collar cameras, capturing never-before-seen footage of how these resilient animals survive in one of Earth's harshest environments. The groundbreaking project reveals their eating habits, social lives, and remarkable adaptations to eight months of hibernation.
As grizzly bears return to Montana's prairies after decades, the state hired its first prairie grizzly manager to protect both bears and people. After a close call with a bear, he pioneered using drones to keep everyone safe.
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.
When a grizzly bear charged a woman and her dog on an Alberta trail, she didn't run or freeze. Instead, she used loud, aggressive vocalizations and stood her ground until she reached safety.
A groundbreaking radar system powered by AI is helping Arctic communities peacefully coexist with polar bears by detecting approaching animals before dangerous encounters occur. The technology has already guided a polar bear family safely back to sea ice after spotting them near a weather station.
A strikingly unusual silver-colored bear cub has captivated thousands of viewers on Alaska's popular bear cam ahead of Fat Bear Week. The rare genetic beauty is healthy, adorable, and already a fan favorite.
A conservation group building highway crossings for grizzlies and other wildlife just became a finalist for Prince William's $1.34 million environmental prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon initiative has created 204 wildlife crossings across 3,000 miles of Rocky Mountains.
Katmai National Park's beloved Fat Bear Week returns with 16 bears competing this year, the most ever, thanks to a record number of cubs thriving in Alaska's salmon-rich waters. Over 1.7 million people from 100+ countries voted last year.
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.
A young sloth bear tortured for street performances is now safe and healing, thanks to a rescue effort supported by a Sussex charity. Her recovery marks another step forward in India's fight against the cruel dancing bear trade.
Kentucky's black bear population has surged from near extinction to as many as 1,500 bears, growing up to 7% annually thanks to decades of science-based conservation. The recovery shows how sustainable wildlife management brings species back while helping humans and bears coexist peacefully.
Black bears are making a stunning comeback across the American South after nearly disappearing in the 1800s and 1900s. West Tennessee residents are spotting bears for the first time in generations as populations expand into their historic range.
Scientists discovered that black bears rely on both temperature and daylight to know when to hibernate, not just cold weather alone. This breakthrough could help wildlife experts protect bears as climate change disrupts nature's timing.
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