bears

Aerial photograph of Lake McDonald and surrounding forested landscape in Glacier National Park, Montana, taken from above showing the remote wilderness terrain where bear encounters occur.

July 23, 2026

Glacier National Park Grizzly Bear Attack Kills Hiker in First Fatal Encounter Since 1998

A grizzly bear killed Anthony Pollio, 33, on a night hike at Glacier National Park in May 2026 — the park's first fatal bear attack in 28 years. What investigators found.

Adult grizzly bear Khutzeymateen at Calgary Zoo looking toward camera with weathered appearance showing signs of advanced age, sitting in natural habitat enclosure.

Canada·Nature·Wildlife

Calgary Zoo to Euthanize 35-Year-Old Grizzly Khutzeymateen as Orphaned Cubs Find Temporary Home

Khutzeymateen’s Legacy: Interactive Grizzly Timeline Khutzeymateen’s Legacy: A Grizzly Life Journey The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced plans to euthanize Khutzeymateen on Tuesday, September 30, after the 35-year-old grizzly bear experienced what officials described as a significant health decline. The bear,

October 1, 2025

Fat Bear Week Starts Early as ‘Astonishing’ Salmon Run Creates 1,400-Pound Competitors in Alaska

Conservation·Nature·News·Travel·USA·Wildlife

Fat Bear Week, the popular online tournament celebrating Alaska’s chunky brown bears, starts earlier than usual this year on September 23. The weeklong competition,

Mother Bear “Hope” and Cub “Bounce” in South Lake Tahoe Amid Public Protection Effort

Conservation·Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

In South Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub found themselves at the center of a heated conflict between wildlife officials and local

Family portrait of Ariean Fabrizio Colton with her husband and three children sitting together in a grassy field, smiling at the camera.

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Alaska Mother Dragged 100 Yards by Bear During Morning Jog — Feeding Season Intensifies Wildlife Conflicts

A 36-year-old mother of three stepped out for an early morning jog in Kenai, Alaska, and encountered a bear believed to be a brown bear that attacked and dragged her roughly 100

Govind Tekale

August 31, 2025

Nature·News·USA

Yellowstone Bear Euthanized After Defeating Food Storage: Inside the Park’s Difficult Wildlife Management Decision

In the remote backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, a seemingly simple food bag hanging from a pole became the final chapter in one bear’s story. On July 11, 2025, park officials made

Govind Tekale

July 21, 2025

Yellowstone Grizzly Bears. Photo Source: Terry Tollefsbol

Conservation·News·USA·Wildlife

USGS Budget Cuts Threaten Yellowstone Grizzly Monitoring and NOROCK Operations

A key scientific group with over 50 years of experience monitoring Yellowstone’s grizzly bears faces major disruptions as staff retire and aren’t replaced, while their research facility faces closure. The Interagency Grizzly

Rahul Somvanshi

April 12, 2025

Representative Image Grand Teton Grizzly, Photo Source: Matthew Paulson (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

News·Wildlife

First 2025 Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton Confirmed on March 19

Post-Torpor Emergence: Bears Are Awake and Hungry The first grizzly bear of 2025 has officially been spotted in Grand Teton National Park on March 19, marking the start of what wildlife officials

Govind Tekale

March 31, 2025

Representative Image Bear Mountain bridge, Photo Source: Zachary Coleman (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·USA

Bear Mountain Bridge’s $62.1M Overhaul to Address 7.8M Annual Crossings

The Bear Mountain Bridge, which celebrated its centennial in 2024, is set for major upgrades beginning in 2026. The New York State Bridge Authority has announced plans to replace the aging deck,

Govind Tekale

March 20, 2025

Twin Sloth Bear Cubs: Photo Source: San Diego Zoo.

Conservation·Wildlife

San Diego Zoo’s Twin Sloth Bear Cubs Debut—Witness Their Unique Back-Riding Behavior

Two sloth bear cubs are now exploring their habitat at the San Diego Zoo after spending their first two months bonding with their mother in a private den. The cubs, born December

Govind Tekale

February 18, 2025

News

Spirit Bears and Sacred Trees: Exploring the Enchanting Great Bear Rainforest

Hidden between the harsh coastlines of British Columbia, Canada, lies a true natural gem—the Great Bear Rainforest. Over 6.4 million hectares in size, this majestic wilderness is a haven for biodiversity. Untamed

Karmactive Staff

July 2, 2023

News·USA·World

Court Ruling Saves Grizzly Bears from Lethal Threat at Yellowstone: In Defense of the Iconic

A recent ruling by the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has undone a plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The court ruled against the authorization to kill up to

Govind Tekale

June 21, 2023

Nature·News

France Bans The Use Of Wild Animals In Circus

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Republic on the Move (LREM) party called the legislation “a historic step in animal rights combat”. According to polls the majority of people in France support banning

Karmactive Team

January 7, 2022