Man injured in grizzly attack praised for "split-second reaction"

Officials said the man was attacked by a grizzly while conducting a survey in an isolated part of the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone.

• Aug 8, 2023

"Hank the Tank," bear linked to 21 home invasions, has been captured

The troublesome bear, infamous for wreaking havoc on the South Lake Tahoe community, will be transported to a sanctuary in Colorado, officials said.

• Aug 6, 2023

"Extremely agitated" bear charges people, is killed by Alaska police

A local official said unsecured trash led to the incident.

• Aug 2, 2023

Zoo insists this bear is real

A zoo in China insisted this is a sun bear on its hind legs and not a human in a suit, even though many cast doubt.

• Aug 1, 2023
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A zoo in China insists this is a bear, not a man in a bear suit

Video of the "bear" interacting with people at a zoo in the city of Hangzhou went viral, with many casting doubt on the animal's authenticity.

• Aug 1, 2023

Bear takes dip in backyard Southern California hot tub amid heat wave

After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.

• Jul 31, 2023

Traps removed after no sign of grizzly bear that killed woman near Yellowstone

Officials ruled out a rare predatory attack, which suggests the marathon runner died following a chance bear encounter while likely running or walking.

• Jul 25, 2023

Video shows bear stuck inside car in Lake Tahoe

The bear is seen chewing through upholstery inside the car in a wild video recorded by the vehicle's owner, who was visiting Tahoe for a bachelorette party.

• Jul 24, 2023

Bear attacks and "severely" injures sheepherder in Colorado

The man suffered bite wounds to his head, hand and arm, as well as severe lacerations to his hip and scratches on his back, officials said.

• Jul 13, 2023

Bear attacks, seriously injures 21-year-old woman in Canada

Officials say they don't have conclusive evidence but they believe it was a grizzly bear that attacked the woman.

• Jul 8, 2023

Bear kills Arizona man in "highly uncommon" attack

In the "highly uncommon" attack, the bear would not let go of the victim until a neighbor shot the animal with a rifle.

• Jun 16, 2023

Young bear takes surprise swim with Florida beachgoers

At one point, a witness says the bear was swimming right next to his 12-year-old son.

• Jun 13, 2023

Bear blamed for runner's death in Italy's Alps gets reprieve

An administrative court in Italy's Alpine region has for now spared the life of the bear who authorities say fatally attacked Andrea Papi last month.

• May 26, 2023

Bear attacks 2 young children playing in their driveway in Pennsylvania

The children, aged 5 years old and 14 months old, were treated for bites and scratches at a local hospital and released, officials said.

• May 24, 2023

Bear attack suspected after human head found near lake in Japan

Police said a fisherman went missing at Lake Shumarinai in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido.

• May 18, 2023

Evidence proves bear held over jogger's killing is "innocent," activists say

Animal rights activists say teeth marks on the victim show the aggressor was male — not the female bear captured last month.

• May 12, 2023

Bear in dumpster startles principal

This principal in West Virginia was checking the school dumpster when he noticed a black bear poking out, surprising him.

• May 2, 2023
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Woman attacked by black bear while walking her dog in Connecticut

The woman was bit and suffered superficial injuries as well as minor puncture wounds.

• Apr 21, 2023

Brown bear that killed Italian runner is captured, her 3 cubs freed

Jj4 is the same Alpine brown bear that injured a father and son out walking in the region in 2020.

• Apr 18, 2023

Bear kills jogger; same animal reportedly attacked 2 others in 2020

In March, a man was attacked by a bear in the same region, launching a debate on the dangers posed by the animals.

• Apr 14, 2023

First grizzly of the season comes out of hibernation at Yellowstone

Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.

• Mar 8, 2023

Don't "push a slower friend down" if you see a bear, officials say

Instead of serving your friend – or perhaps a former one – up as bait, the National Park Service says there are several other ways to avoid a bear attack.

• Mar 2, 2023

3,500-year-old carcass of brown bear gets dissected

The 3,500-year-old fossilized carcass is "the only one of its kind in this world," researchers said.

• Feb 24, 2023

Bear escapes enclosure at St. Louis Zoo for second time in one month

Ben, a 4-year-old Andean bear, had to be sedated after he previously escaped from the same outdoor habitat on Feb. 7.

• Feb 23, 2023

Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear

The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.

• Jan 30, 2023

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