What India’s Dholes and Sloth Bears Teach Us About Coexistence
Valparai’s dhole traditions and Hampi’s sloth-bear knowledge show how cultural memory can support wildlife coexistence—alongside science, rights and safety.
One Male Bear Fathered Nearly 90% of the Pyrenees Population and the 16 New Cubs in 2025 Won’t Change That—Scientists Say Time Is Running Out
Camera traps and genetic hair snares across the French Pyrenees have captured at least 16 new brown bear cubs from 9 separate litters in 2026—the strongest reproductive season in the mountain range’s modern conservation history. The data comes from the
Fivefold Jump in First-Home Buyers Owing More Than Their Property Is Worth
Sarah bought her first home with a 5% deposit under the federal government’s First Home Guarantee scheme. Six months later, home values in her
Fat Bear Week 2026 Is Open: Defending Champion Chunk Opens Against Bear 164 on Wednesday Sept 23
Update (September 22): Voting is now open. This article has been updated with the bracket, voting hours and first-round matchups. Voting for Fat Bear
Black Bear Steals Salmon Off Fisherman’s Hook—Why Experts Say Don’t Copy His Move
A video circulating online appears to show a confrontation most people hope never to experience: a black bear approaching a fisherman and attempting to steal a salmon right off the hook. The
Govind Tekale
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.
Tejal Somvanshi
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
Rahul Somvanshi
Fat Bear Week Starts Early as ‘Astonishing’ Salmon Run Creates 1,400-Pound Competitors in Alaska
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, running through September 30, allows people worldwide to
Karmactive Staff
Mother Bear “Hope” and Cub “Bounce” in South Lake Tahoe Amid Public Protection Effort
In South Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub found themselves at the center of a heated conflict between wildlife officials and local advocates. The bear, nicknamed “Hope,” along with her
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
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
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
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
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,