Black bears used to be ‘common’ in the state, officials say Ursus americanus ... the manager of communications for the American Hiking Society, previously told USA TODAY.

American black bear (Ursus americanus). Image via Depositphotos Illinois is another state where black bears are not found. Its landscape, dominated by farmland and urban areas, offers little habitat ...

Always maintain a safe distance to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife. American Black Bear (Ursus Americanus), running on shore, Russian River, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA, North America.

According to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), the property serves as an important movement corridor for species including elk (Cervus elaphus) and black bear (Ursus americanus), which ...

By Aimee Gabay An independent analysis by Mongabay found that almost half of Mexico’s 232 federally protected areas (46.5%) ...

Unlike their less adaptable North American cousins, the polar bear and the grizzly, black bears are steadily increasing in ...

Wildlife expert advises against using bird feeders during the winter (or ever) if you don't want to have bears on your ...

American black bears have long proven to be highly adaptable to an ever-changing world. Unlike their less adaptable North American cousins, the polar bear and the grizzly, black bears are steadily ...

In Wyoming, a black bear over 400 pounds is considered a rare trophy. But back East, it would be puny. Bears there gorge on ...

A rare Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), also known as the "moon bear," has been spotted in the dense forest of Satchari National Park in Chunarughat upazila, Habiganj. The sighting has ...

It's been three days since a black bear made its way up a tree in Gulf Breeze. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are still ...

Now that the bear is living safely in the forest, the Altadena homeowner has made the proper adjustments to bear-proof the ...