Usually, wild bears avoid zoos, preferring to stay away from large, loud groups of humans. But one young black bear recently broke into a California zoo for the most wholesome reason. 🐶 SIGN UP to get "pawsitivity" delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends 🐾🐾

Young black bear surprises Sequoia Park Zoo staff with unexpected visit in Eureka, California. Wild cub climbed fence, explored peacefully before returning to forest.

The fate of a grizzly bear that fled the scene of a mauling west of Calgary remains unclear as an investigation by Alberta Fish and Wildlife continues. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the attack's close proximity to Calgary demonstrates the eastward expansion of the grizzly bear range.

A spate of fatal bear attacks across Japan has dominated local news for weeks, prompting the government to send soldiers to one of the most affected areas. Meme traders have piled into the shares of two little-known companies whose products offer some protection for hikers and rural residents.

As reported by Alaska Public Media, the Exit Glacier trails at Kenai Fjords National Park required a prolonged shutdown following a second bear attack in as many months. On September 24, a pair of park visitors sustained injuries after encountering a brown bear while hiking along the Exit Glacier trails.

A grizzly bear attacked and seriously injured two hikers in Canada, sending both to a hospital, local wildlife officials reported. British Columbia Conservation Officer Services (COS) confirmed the Sunday, Oct. 12, attack took place in the McGregor ...