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Bear sleeping in cave
Rescuers rappel into cave to save dog, but find snoozing 200lb bear in the way

By Cat Ellis Published

The bear was sleeping in a narrow cave between Charlie the dog and the team trying to save him

Wildlife Encounters
Fat Bear Week 2023 winner, 128 Grazer
"She stuffed so much salmon in her face": Fat Bear Week 2023 has a winner – and she's a real bruiser

By Julia Clarke Published

128 Grazer's resilience and strength is described as the epitome of Katmai’s grizzly bears

Nature & Wildlife
Grizzly bear cub running in shallow water
Man learns the hard way why you never, ever pet bear cubs

By Cat Ellis Published

The animal was startled when the driver tried rolling the window up, and took a swipe at him

Wildlife Encounters
Mother black bear and two cubs in tree
Mother bear euthanized after charging children in Colorado woodland

By Cat Ellis Published

The bear, which had two cubs, was also aggressive towards wildlife officers

Wildlife Encounters
Grizzly bear in Canada
Guide's video shows grizzly bears stalking Canadian hikers along trail days before fatal attack

By Cat Ellis Published

The tour guide knew exactly how to keep her group safe

Wildlife Encounters
Bear warning sign in Canada
Hikers killed by bear sent chilling final message from Garmin communicator

By Cat Ellis Published

"Bear attack bad"

Wildlife Encounters
Close-up of snarling grizzly bear
"What a wild day" – watch what happens when a biker, a herd of bighorn sheep and a grizzly bear cross paths

By Julia Clarke Published

Bears are active right now, and if they spy a herd of sheep, they can really pick up the pace

Wildlife Encounters
Bears at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Fat Bear Week 2023 is here – vote for the Champion of Chonk now

By Julia Clarke Published

Voting is open for the next seven days in a celebration of Katmai National Park's bear-friendly ecosystem

Nature & Wildlife
Grizzly bear running at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Enraged bison sends grizzly bear packing at Yellowstone National Park

By Cat Ellis Published

Bison injure more people than any other animal at the park, so always give them a wide berth

Wildlife Encounters
Grizzly bear at Banff National Park, Canada
Two hikers and dog killed by grizzly bear in Canada – how to keep yourself safe

By Cat Ellis Published

The "inseparable" couple were killed in a rare attack on Friday night

Wildlife Safety
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