Residents in one Los Angeles area neighborhood are expressing concerns over a growing number of bear-related incidents that they say could turn deadly after a man and his dog were injured. Videos shared online show recent encounters including instances of bears breaking into local homes and roaming Sierra Madre streets unencumbered. In one of the […]
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Killer bear that disembowelled a trail runner in Italy is captured and set to be euthanised, despite having three cubs
A wanted killer bear which mauled a jogger to death and attacked two other people has finally been captured by authorities in Italy. They have vowed to now put the bear down despite her having three cubs – a decision likely to spark controversy. Officials announced the capture of Jj4 – or Gaia as she […]
Bear kills jogger on woodland path in northern Italy
A bear attacked and killed a jogger on a woodland path in north-east Italy, the first case of its kind, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday. Andrea Papi, 26, was killed on Wednesday while out running in the mountainous region near his village, Caldes, in the Trentino region. His family raised […]
Killer bear escapes death penalty after beast ‘disembowelled’ jogger and attacked family
Italian officials have suspended an order to kill a bear which has previously killed a jogger and allegedly attacked a father and son who were out hiking. An order had previously been out in place to kill the bear, which is referred to as JJ4, following the horrifying attacks. One of these saw 26-year-old jogger […]
5 Tips for a College Trip to Yosemite
The world around you seems to slow down as you get closer to Yosemite National Park. Your lungs are filled with fresh air as you’re immersed in the breathtaking granite cliffs or the lesser-known gushing waterfalls. You are invited to embark on a trip of adventure and awe by reasserting your connection to the natural […]
Italian bear famous for bakery break-in dies after being hit by car
Italians are mourning the death of a rare brown bear who became famous for his jaunts to small mountain villages in the Abruzzo region. Affectionately known as Juan Carrito, the three-year-old Marsican bear was killed after being hit by a car in the town of Castel di Sangro on Monday afternoon. “It is with great […]
Over 400 “Bear Selfies” Found On Colorado Wildlife Camera
A curious bear in Boulder, Colorado, treated wildlife officials to hundreds of headshots on a local wildlife camera. There are nine motion-detecting cameras placed throughout the 46,000 area of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) to track wildlife. They are placed in areas to capture what the animals do day and night and see […]
Petition: Demand Captive Bears Be Released to a Sanctuary
Three Bears General Store in Tennessee has two Asiatic black bears captive and on display for shoppers in an attempt to sell merchandise. In fact, the store advertises these captive bears on huge road-side LED signs to bring in tourists! These bears would be much better off at a refuge or sanctuary rather than being […]