Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...

As caught by the security camera, the person lets out an audible sound of surprise. Homeowner stumbles into unexpected ...

If you ever come across a wild animal, it’s important to know what to do. The New York State Department of Environmental ...

The U.S. National Park Service advises that one of the best tips to avoid being attacked by a bear after an encounter is to avoid any surprising movements and to keep at a safe distance.

Marion County is now state leader for human-and-bear encounters with 779 calls last year. More than a third of tate county is covered by Ocala National Forest, a natural home for the animals.

Ministry officials urge residents and tourists in the areas to carry bear bells and stay fully alert in places with poor visibility, where a sudden encounter with a bear can happen. Hokkaido ...

Although this bill’s proposals are not helpful, bear-human encounters are dangerous and should be minimized. There’s a better way to do that. The department and animal welfare advocates ...

A jogger had a heart-stopping encounter with a brown bear and two cubs on a narrow hiking trail in Sierra Madre earlier this month. Credit: @_lauragold via Storyful ...