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.

The National Park Service warned that feeding bears can cause serious consequences including the "euthanasia of the animal." ...

A young black bear’s adventure in the city has had a happy ending after wildlife officials used jelly doughnuts and sardines to lure him to safety from a tree next to a hospital in North ...

According to the North American Bear Center, black bears kill fewer than one person a year on average. Non-fatal attacks are slightly more common, making it important to know what to do.

The experts said it’s not likely that the animal was a North American black bear since they are not known to roam in Kansas. “We don’t have black bears,” Henderson said.

In a state with such iconic megafauna as the Florida panther and the American alligator, the shy, reclusive Florida black bear is often overlooked. Until there’s trouble. In less than two weeks ...

A black bear was twice spotted near downtown Greenville, according to several social media reports on June 19 and June 20. Rep. Chandra Dillard posted about the sighting on social media.