Three bears that snuck into a tatami mat factory in northern Japan and were holed up inside for nearly a day have been captured and killed, according to town officials and media reports. A patrolling official spotted the bears, believed to be a parent and two cubs, as they entered the factory on Wednesday morning […]
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Hunter brutally mauled by grizzly bear while tracking deer, prompting park closure
Officials in Montana are searching for a grizzly bear that brutally mauled a hunter that was out tracking deer Friday. The attack has also prompted authorities to close part of the US National Forest where the attack occurred. The hunter – who has not yet been identified by authorities – had been tracking the deer […]
Distressed bear cub rescued after its head was trapped in a plastic container
Pennsylvania Park Manager Sarah Lindgren is no stranger to wildlife, so when she saw a bear cub in distress, she knew exactly what to do. Lindgren was driving through Cross Fork, a small village in northern Pennsylvania on Sunday, when she spotted a young bear on the side of the road with a plastic container […]
Town’s beloved bear shot dead leaving two cubs roaming helpless – with residents fuming
The slaying of an endangered brown bear near an Italian national park left her two young cubs motherless and sparked outrage in Italy on Friday. Italy’s environment minister and animal rights advocates voiced anger and dismay over the killing of the bear in the mountainous Abruzzo region. Local residents, including families with small children, had […]
Scientists Find Direct Link Between Polar Bear Cub Survival Rates and Human-Caused Carbon Emissions
A new study has found a direct link between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and the survival of polar bear cubs. The findings could help address a former legal opinion that impacts polar bear protections. A 2008 legal opinion from the Solicitor of the Department of Interior noted that emissions did not need to be considered […]
Mother Black Bear Killed in Florida, Shot 16 Times
A Florida black bear was shot 16 times in a Florida neighborhood. The mother bear had been previously seen around Sanford, Florida with her two cubs. The two cubs have not been located. Residents in the neighborhood say that the bear was shot by someone attempting to protect a dog. This has not been confirmed. […]
7 Humane Ways to Keep Bears Out of Your Garden
When we think of garden pests, we typically envision smaller animals, something between insect size and raccoon size. Deer may wander into the situation as well. But, when a huge bear ambles into the garden, the stakes get notably higher. Bears, especially black bears, can be garden pests. They love to orchards and berry patches, […]
Black bear is shot and killed after breaking into Montana home in the middle of the night: ‘It was quite the wake-up call at 3am’
A black bear was shot and killed after it broke into a Montana home in the middle of the night through a screened window. Thomas Bolkcom, 27, had to gun down the wild animal after it broke into his home in the rural community of Luther, Montana, on Thursday night. After staying up late the […]