sometimes punctuated with pauses during which the bear stands on its hind limbs to sniff the air or perhaps have a better view. Bears bound or gallop when running, and can attain speeds of 28-32 mph ...

The black bear population is increasing in Southwest Florida, leading to more encounters with humans. Growth and development are encroaching on bear habitats, causing bears to venture into ...

The man sent a photo with the dead bear to a few people. Then, it ended up in the hands of Missouri investigators.

They usually prey on black bears in specific situations where they’re easier to overtake, like cubs holed up in a den. Or, in the more recent case, a dead bear on the side of the road.

this is actually a fur color black bears sometimes have. Missouri Department of Conservation Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock said another giveaway is the unrealistic bear behavior shown in the ...