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Black bear and cub in tree
Mother bear with five cubs breaks into car to grab an easy meal (this is why you should always lock your doors)

By Cat Ellis Published

The adult climbed into the vehicle through a rear window

Wildlife Encounters
Grizzly bear baring teeth
“It taps into something deep within all of us” – Tooth and Claw podcast host on why we can’t get enough of grizzly bear stories

By Julia Clarke Published

We sit down with Tooth and Claw podcast host Wes Larson to discuss all things bear-related

Entertainment
Brown bear walking on road in front of cars
VIDEO: “Holy cow, there’s a bear in our car!” And the car doesn’t come out of it well

By Dave Golder Published

A family on a trip to celebrate mom and dad’s wedding anniversary has an unwelcome gatecrasher

Wildlife Encounters
Close-up of grizzly bear at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Tourist learns the hard way never to approach a grizzly bear for photos – no matter how cute it looks

By Cat Ellis Published

Bears prefer to avoid close contact with people, but will defend themselves if they or their young are threatened

Wildlife Encounters
What to do if you meet a mountain lion: eyes
Does bear spray work on mountain lions? And, how to use it effectively

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Does bear spray work on mountain lions? Our expert answers this common wildlife question and considers how to choose and use the right deterrent for big cats

Wildlife Safety
Wolf and grizzly bears
Watch a playful wolf trying to steal grizzly bear’s meal at Yellowstone

By Dave Golder Published

Incredible footage shows the bear keeping its cool in while the wolf bounces around like an excited puppy

Nature & Wildlife
Black bear walking across road at Yellowstone National Park
Bear jams are a growing problem at National Parks – here’s how to watch a grizzly without causing one

By Julia Clarke Published

No one expects you not to view bears at National Parks, but you must do so without obstructing traffic

Nature & Wildlife
Grizzly bear facing camera
Wildlife photographer says slowing down to photograph grizzly bear has cost him $20,000

By Julia Clarke Published

A judge found the photographer guilty of obstructing traffic to photograph the injured bear

Wildlife Encounters
Polar bear in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
“Grolar bears” – grizzly-polar bear hybrids remain rare despite global warming, new study reveals

By Julia Clarke Published

Scientists have been concerned about increasing hybridization due to global warming

Nature & Wildlife
Black bear and cub eating grass
Smoky Mountains tourist learns the hard way not to get between a mother bear and her cubs

By Cat Ellis Published

Sows are protective of their young, and will charge animals or people they perceive as a threat

Wildlife Encounters
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