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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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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
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