Michigan’s black bears are emerging their dens, and they’re hungry. Some bears can lose more than 30% of their body weight while in torpor (a hibernation-like lethargy) over the winter. As the weather ...

Historically, black bears hibernated through winter due to the lack of available food. Now they have a buffet of options. Amherst resident Josh Rose thinks he is smarter than your average bear. After ...

It’s that time of the year again when black bears in South Carolina start to leave their dens and become increasingly spottable. While black bears generally avoid humans and are non-aggressive, the SC ...

As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures rise, black bears in Connecticut are set to re-emerge and become active, just as state officials are urging people to take precautions and know how to ...