Latest about Wildlife Safety
“Please be careful and avoid contact” - safety warning over toxic blue-green algae in Wales’ largest lake
Open water swimmers in Snowdonia have been urged to steer clear of algal blooms in Llyn Tegid
“Open water can have hidden dangers that can prove fatal” - teen boy dies during lake swim
Authorities are pleading with the public to take care after the 16-year-old's body was found in a Nottinghamshire lake
“Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season
Watch Yosemite search and rescue workers demonstrate a life-saving water recovery mission from fast and freezing conditions
Bears are active, and this new Modular Bear Canister from REI is brilliant for backpackers – you just have to be smarter than Smokey to open it
The REI Co-op Traverse modular bear canister can expand or contract to suit the length of your trip
Bear activity is rising in Yosemite National Park - here’s how to stay safe on the trails
There's lots to consider before hiking through bear-inhabited backcountry, here are our three top tips
Overpass project to stop animals getting hit by cars in Yellowstone moves a step closer
Two proposed overpasses would provide Yellowstone's wildlife with a safe way to cross the highway near Dome Mountain
How to use bear spray: our easy-to-follow guide to storing, carrying, and using this vital hiking safety tool
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
Do bear bells work? Or do they just make you into an annoying hiker?
We dive into the research on whether bells help repel bears in the backcountry, or just disturb local wildlife and other trail users
