We all know the highlights, but there's a new tip from a local animal rescue organization that many New Yorkers have never ...

A food-conditioned black bear was killed at Yellowstone National Park after a series of concerning incidents "posed a clear ...

The cub stood up on its hind legs and pressed its clawed paw against the doorbell, peering inside the nearby window as if ...

Located about 22 miles northeast of New York City, it is filled with densely packed, well-kept homes. Residents there are not accustomed to seeing a black bear parading through their back yards.

New York’s black bear population Population estimate: 6,000-8,000 bears in areas open to hunting. Regions: 50-60% in the Adirondacks 30-35% in the Catskills 10-15% in the Central-Western region ...