The polar bears at the Buffalo Zoo are kept comfortable in the hottest months of the year with climate controlled habitats and always-cool swimming pools.

Residents in the area are urged to secure their garbage bins and remove bird feeders or other sources of food to prevent ...

Black bears are skilled anglers, moving with surprising stealth and grace before striking at an unsuspecting fish.

RIPLEY, Miss. (WTVA) — A recent bear sighting in north Mississippi prompted caution among residents. However, wildlife officials advise the public to not panic. Kerry Wallace recently shared video ...

A black bear was tranquilized by wildlife authorities after it was found roaming the streets of Pismo Beach, California, on Monday, July 7. This footage filmed by Amy Joseph shows law enforcement and ...

From mango-loving sloth bears to wild black bears with 23 cubs, discover the oldest bears ever known and what made them special.

A mother black bear and her three cubs made their way inside a Connecticut home through the basement and helped themselves to ...

Yearlings leave mom and search for food, shelter and a place of their own. Adult males travel far and wide looking for mates.

Last year, there were 450 black bear sightings in the region, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Despite their taxonomic classification, black bears primarily eat vegetation such as fruits, roots, tubers, seeds, and grains and do not actively prey upon animals outside of fish.

What do black bears like to eat? Black bears are omnivores that eat both plants and animals. Their diet generally consists of berries, nuts, insects, fish, and meat.