“If you are attacked by a black bear, DO NOT PLAY DEAD,” NPS advises on their website. “Try to escape to a secure place such ...

Give your teddy bear an extra snuggle on Sept. 9, it’s national Teddy Bear Day. This week, lets learn about bears. There are eight different types of bears in the world. In Colorado, there is only one ...

Explore Vermont’s growing black bear population, key habitats, and seasonal movement patterns across the state.

It’s hard to fully appreciate the breadth of beauty and depth of ecological diversity California has to offer through ...

If we were to list some of the most common animals, we might think of sharks, foxes, or dolphins. However, the world has plenty of hybrids. And they are just as unique and beautiful as the animals we ...

The Evergreen State has a lot of bears. Discover where Washington’s bear hotspots are and what to do if you run into one.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. © Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute The post A Win for the ...