Picture the scene. You’re driving through Lamar Valley in beautiful Yellowstone National Park when suddenly, a dark moving figure off to the side of the road catches your attention. A bear and her cubs! There’s nowhere to pull off, but no way you’re missing out on this wildlife viewing opportunity, plus the two cars ahead […]
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Bear conflicts are increasing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort areas, and officials want feedback on their plan to manage it
Both bear and human populations are growing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort regions, leading to increased conflicts in recent years, according to a draft report from the state wildlife agency. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s draft Black Bear Management Plan for the region that includes Summit and Grand counties documented an average of 79 human-caused […]
A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History
More than six months after the death of an elderly woman, California officials are finally shedding some light on what they say is the first confirmed fatal black bear attack in state history. The November attack took place in Downieville and involved 71-year-old Patrice Miller, who was mauled to death in her own home, according […]
First Black Bear Killing of Human Confirmed in California
California’s first ever documented deadly attack by a black bear on a human has been confirmed, following an autopsy of the woman killed in her home. Patrice Miller, aged 71, was initially believed to have died of natural causes in November 2023, with the bear posthumously feeding on her remains; however, an investigation by the […]
Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society
Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials. The brother bears were rescued last July by California Department of Fish and Wildlife after their mother had died in the San Bernardino mountains and it was […]
Impressive moment gymnastic bear balances on a railing outside California woman’s Lake Tahoe home
A California woman captured an incredible video of a bear doing gymnastics on her Lake Tahoe property. Misty Romero hit record after she saw the bear walking along one of the railings on her Emerald Bay property on the California side of Lake Tahoe on May 18. Romero described the bear’s balance beam-themed feat as […]
Maryland Takes a Stand Against the Exploitation of Exotic Animals
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill prohibiting the use of exotic animals in circuses and traveling shows. Sponsored by Del. Sara Love and Sen. Sarah Elfreth, the bill imposes a $2,000 civil penalty on violators. The banned species include big cats, bears, nonhuman primates, and elephants. With this action, Maryland joins the ranks […]
Family of bears cools off in California pool: ‘They can take a dip whenever’
As southern California warms up this month, everyone is looking to soak up the sun while staying cool – even the bears. A family of bears in Monrovia, about 30 minutes from Los Angeles, took a stroll through a backyard on Monday afternoon, exploring their surroundings and investigating a pool. Video captured by the home’s […]