American black bears, Ursus americanus, are native to Summit County and were here long before humans arrived. We’ve built our ...

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

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) numbers around 60,000 in North America, making it the continent’s most common bear. It is found throughout most of Canada and in 40 of the 50 U.S. states.

"Black bears are so timid today partly because they evolved alongside such powerful predators as saber-toothed cats, American lions, dire wolves and short-faced bears, all of which became extinct ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV /Gray News) - Every spring, American black bears stir from their deep sleep to forage for food. It’s not uncommon for bear cubs to be left behind by the mother in this process.

This image depicts an American Black Bear in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are several places where you could see a black bear in or around Gatlinburg.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Some of the most beloved residents at Merced's Applegate Park Zoo will get more than the "bear necessities." The City Council allocated $1.8 million in funding for much ...

The Cape May County Parks and Zoo is mourning the death of a beloved 20-year-old American black bear. In a news release Tuesday, the zoo said the bear named Cody was euthanized due to declining ...

Bear Hollow Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic residents. DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear who spent nearly two decades at the Athens-based zoo, was humanely euthanized on ...