MassWildlife has been collaring female black bears since 1980, when there were an estimated 100 bears. Now the black bear population in Massachusetts is 4,500 to 5,000 and expanding eastward ...

Recently, while leading a photo tour to northern Minnesota, I was once again reminded about the rigors of nature. It is a ...

Food abundance and diversity is a critical part of Adirondack black bear habitat. Food availability also plays a key role in population dynamics. Lack of adequate food resources has been shown to have ...

alleging that the regulation-setting body violated state law and the state Constitution by removing a limit on female black bear hunting in northwest Montana without prior public notice.

"This family drama was unfolding before our eyes," recalled Turner, "the male bear couldn't believe his luck at finding this female who was interested in him, but seemed kind of shy and confused.

Last week, while leading a wildlife photography workshop to capture images of American black bears (Ursus americanus), we experienced a cuteness overload. Over three and half days, we saw many ...

About 80 percent of a black bear’s diet comes from plants (fruits, nuts, berries), 15 percent from insects (termites, ants, ...

On Jan. 13, forestry agents were dispatched to capture the animal but could not locate the bear. However, when agents responded on Saturday, they discovered an elderly female black bear approximately ...