“If you are attacked by a black bear, DO NOT PLAY DEAD,” NPS advises on their website. “Try to escape to a secure place such ...

If you're planning to hike in bear country, figure out which species you may encounter and take relevant precautions.

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In Colorado, it isn’t outside the imagination to expect bears to exist in your neighborhood. Summertime is a common season ...

During hibernation, brown bears spend up to six months lying almost completely still, without eating, drinking or exercising. When spring arrives, they leave their dens with their muscles largely ...