A new gut microbiome study of bears in eastern North Carolina expands our understanding of microbial ecosystems in omnivores and contributes to the broader idea that bear feces could help scientists ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — A big black bear was spotted Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of Riverside Smithfield Hospital ...

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

Black bears aren't just wandering through Ohio anymore. Some are here to stay, wildlife officials say. Bears were spotted in Ohio as recently as April 25, 2026, in Ashtabula County, Fox 8 News in ...

Wildlife management has helped grow Georgia's black bear population to over 4,000. Where do they live? Do they hibernate? What to do if you spot them.

The incident, the first time this year people have been harmed in a confrontation with a bear at the park, is under investigation.