Adirondack Wildlife Refuge owners hope Luve and Ahote's keen sense of smell will lead them home.
Our fear of bear attacks is far greater than the actual risk of being mauled or killed, experts say.
These vintage photos show that wildlife–human encounters have been an ongoing problem in national parks.
What’s in a name? Two new kids’ books—both featuring polar bears—highlight the importance of cultural sensitivity in every detail.
Arctic bears are being driven off their normal migration routes and into human habitation. We should feel pity – and fear
We learned from a young age that bears spend winter hibernating in cozy dens far removed from the unforgiving harshness of Alaskan winters. Or, do they?
For some conservationists, preserving the wilderness no longer means just setting land aside and leaving animals alone.
The cute-but-dangerous creatures don’t actually hibernate, don’t gobble honey as much as people think and have a sketchy family tree.
A comparison of the genomes of polar bears and brown bears reveals that the polar bear is a much younger species than previously believed, having diverged from brown bears less than 500,000 years ago.
If you live in the Hudson Valley you probably have heard that a certain caterpillar can predict how much snow we'll get during the winter.
Did you know seals are related to land-living mammals like bears and skunks? Learn more fun facts about these cute, fin-footed carnivores.
Strange noises outside your tent keeping you up at night? Learn to cope with your fear of bears.
Mix up your bear calls with our expert suggestions.