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Black bear approaching camera
Colorado human-bear conflicts plummeted in 2023 – but this video proves you can meet one in any season

By Julia Clarke Published

Officials credit good food and bear awareness with the reduction in conflicts

Wildlife Encounters
Close-up of young wolf
Does bear spray work on wolves?

By Julia Clarke Published

A look at both the theoretical and practical nuances of using bear spray against a wolf

Wildlife Safety
Bear sleeping in cave
When will bears start waking up for spring?

By Julia Clarke Published

With winter drawing to a close, you might be wondering when you’ll see your next bruin clambering out of its den, rubbing the sleep out of its eyes

Wildlife Encounters
Bear with three cubs at Yellowstone National Park, USA
5 tips for safe backpacking in bear country

By Julia Clarke Published

When you’re on a backpacking trip in bear country, you increase your risk of running into a bear due to extended periods outdoors and transporting food

Wildlife Safety
Black bear cub in tree
A dozen tourists caught mobbing bear cub for photos at Yellowstone

By Cat Ellis Published

A huge group of visitors gathered around the cub to take pictures, ignoring the risk to themselves and the animal

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear running through snow
Lake Tahoe skier learns why you never, ever chase the bears

By Cat Ellis Published

The animal was spooked and barrelled across a run

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear walking in grassland
Frightening POV video shows what it's like to be bowled over by a black bear

By Cat Ellis Published

The man was lucky to escape with only a few bruises

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear investigating car
Men interrupt bear breaking into their car – it doesn't end well

By Cat Ellis Published

One man wound up in a ditch after the pair tried to confront the animal

Wildlife Encounters
Charging grizzly bear in stream
This POV video shows what it's like to be charged by a sprinting grizzly bear

By Cat Ellis Published

A group of biologists recording bears at an Alaskan National Park attracted some unwanted attention

Wildlife Encounters
Black bear running through snow
Sprinting bear nearly wipes out skiers at Tahoe resort

By Cat Ellis Published

One skier shared a video of the animal speeding across the run, almost colliding with them

Wildlife Encounters
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