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A black bear walked into an Alaska military hospital at 2 a.m., casually strolled past a trapped visitor, and helped itself to donated Halloween candy before wandering back out. Everyone escaped safely, and hospital staff got the best security camera photos of their careers.
Thousands of black bears now call the forests around Los Angeles home, leading residents to find creative ways to coexist peacefully. From bear-proofing trash cans to sharing swimming pools, Angelenos are proving humans and wildlife can be good neighbors.
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.
When Brian Gordon and Ricardo Martinez bought their LA home, they feared the black bears in their pool. Four years later, they've become advocates for peaceful coexistence with their furry neighbors.
A curious black bear turned a Gatlinburg couple's anniversary into an unforgettable wildlife encounter when it wandered into a tea shop and made itself comfortable. The gentle giant browsed the shelves and even jumped on the counter before peacefully leaving.
Researchers from Mississippi State University are helping Connecticut count its black bear population for the first time in a decade using hair samples and genetic testing. The innovative survey method avoids disturbing wildlife while providing accurate population data.
Researchers are using barbed wire traps and DNA testing to count Connecticut's black bears for the first time in over a decade. The innovative method helps protect both bears and people through better population management.
A black bear finally used Washington's I-90 wildlife crossing in June, eight years after the bridge opened. The moment marks a breakthrough for a species known to avoid man-made structures.
After nearly two years of care, five orphaned black bear cubs are heading back to their natural habitat on Vancouver Island. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has released over 100 bears in 25 years, giving orphaned cubs a second chance at life.
After 18 months of careful rehabilitation with minimal human contact, five orphaned black bear cubs walked back into the wild on Vancouver Island. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has now released over 100 bears in its 25-year history.
After 18 months of careful, hands-off care, five orphaned black bear cubs just took their first steps back into the wild on Vancouver Island. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has been perfecting this life-saving work for over 25 years, releasing more than 100 bears into their natural habitat.
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.
