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Black bear on Road Mr Rainier, Washington, USA

California confirms first-ever fatal black bear attack on human

By Julia Clarke published

The last fatal black bear attack in the US was a year ago

Wildlife Encounters
Obsidian Sow and her three cubs at Yellowstone National Park

Photographers demonstrate the wrong way to snap Yellowstone's most famous bears

By Cat Ellis published

A huge group gathered to snap the Obsidian bear family at dangerously close range

Wildlife Encounters
Bear ransacking campsite for food

New video of tenacious bear vs trash can shows why you should never store food in your tent

By Julia Clarke published

Videos like this one highlight just how tenacious bears can be when they detect food

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Grizzly bear in open grassland

Mauled hiker reveals he played dead when grizzly bear attacked – then she accidentally pepper sprayed herself

By Julia Clarke published

The hiker attacked in Grand Teton National Park earlier this week has taken to social media to offer an account of his ordeal

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Brown bear (Ursus arctos) and two cubs side by side, spring

Famed white grizzly bear emerges with new cubs – stopping to photograph her could land you with $25,000 fine

By Julia Clarke published

The bear's sister was run over and killed in 2022, and officials want to protect Nakoda from the same fate

Nature & Wildlife
Close-up of black bear

Coloradan "swiped at from behind" by bear while enjoying morning walk

By Julia Clarke published

The walker was knocked to the ground, but only required minor first aid

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Grizzly bear in Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park visitor seriously injured in "surprise" grizzly bear attack

By Julia Clarke published

The man was airlifted to hospital following the encounter

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Bear attacks truck in Hokkaido, Japan

Terrifying video shows angry bear launching blistering attack on foragers’ truck in Japan

By Dave Golder published

Mama bear runs headlong into a truck she thinks is endangering her cubs

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Roaring grizzly bear

See tourists demonstrate the worst possible way to react when encountering a bear

By Cat Ellis published

Despite warnings from wildlife officials and Park Rangers, some visitors just can't resist getting too close

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Momma bear tries toi encourage bear cubs into a swimming pool in Californian back yard

Watch the cutest bear cub home invasion video you’re likely to see this year

By Dave Golder published

Momma bear gives two very young cubs some swimming and climbing lessons in California backyard

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