American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that ...

American black bears are very common, and combined with their long life spans, finding zoos with the space can be tough. Even with that alternative looming over Olvera and her team, she’s ...

Hunting provides access to the resource, allowing hunters to use the meat, pelt, fat and other parts of any bear they harvest ...

A black bear's weight can range from 125 to 600 pounds for adults, depending on the time of year. Female black bears are normally smaller than male bears. Black bears don't just live in Gatlinburg ...

The Florida black bear, a distinct subspecies of the American black bear, was listed as a threatened species from 1974 to 2012, when the population was considered recovered. The population had ...

DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear at Athens' Bear Hollow Zoo, was euthanized Friday due to spinal and heart conditions. (Courtesy of Athens-Clarke County Unified Government) ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) - Every spring, American black bears stir from their deep sleep to forage for food.It’s not uncommon for bear cubs to be left behind by the mother in this ...

American black bears are very common, and combined with their long life spans, finding zoos with the space can be tough. Olvera said she is confident in the work of her team, and placement is an ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) - Every spring, American black bears stir from their deep sleep to forage for food.It’s not uncommon for bear cubs to be left behind by the mother in this ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) - Every spring, American black bears stir from their deep sleep to forage for food.It’s not uncommon for bear cubs to be left behind by the mother in this ...