Bears15 hrs agoWatch: Black bear caught in net after falling from treeA black bear in Albany, New York, climbed a tree in a residential neighbourhood and was tranquillised before falling into a net held by wildlife and law enforcement officials.15 hrs ago5 days agoThree sentenced for 'man in bear suit' insurance scamVideo went viral after investigators determined the purported ursine was actually a man in a costume.5 days ago26 Mar 2026Old fire hoses are a blast with zoo's bearsDecommissioned hoses from a fire service prove to be a paw-some addition to enclosures at a zoo.26 Mar 202629 Jan 2026Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists sayScientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.29 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Staffordshire polar bears playing in the snowPolar bears Nanook and Noori enjoy rolling around in the snow at the Peak Wildlife Park near Leek.9 Jan 202627 Dec 2025Rescued bear pair now 'thriving', sanctuary saysThe bears have gained weight since arriving and have been exploring every inch of their enclosure.27 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Watch: Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cubResearchers have tracked how the mother, who also has a biological cub, has taken in a second young bear in a rarely documented case.18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Polar bear mother adopts cub in rarely documented caseIt's only the 13th known case of adoption out of the 4,600 bears studied for nearly five decades in northern Canada.17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025How polar bears' DNA is adapting to warmer climatesUniversity of East Anglia says polar bears are learning to adapt to warmer climates.12 Dec 2025...
