Being a mascot is not for the faint of heart. Between stunts and interactions with the general public (including "well-hydrated" and opposing fans), they often find themselves in precarious positions, ...

TOKYO — A record number of people have been killed by bears in Japan this year, according to figures from the environment ministry, as the animals cross paths with humans more often. At least seven ...

Bears are on the move as winter approaches, and it will take all of us to reduce human-bear conflicts You’ve likely noticed the cooler mornings as summer turns to fall. Bears no doubt have as well, ...

A lover of animal photography, Christopher Best posted a photo of a polar bear on his Instagram page the day before his death Christopher Best/Facebook A 34-year-old man died after he was attacked by ...