Last week, Colorado wildlife officials made the difficult decision to euthanize a male black bear suffering from a severe intestinal blockage caused by consuming inedible human trash. This unfortunate incident highlights the importance of proper waste disposal to protect wildlife. In a Wednesday news release, Rachel Sralla, a wildlife manager at Colorado Parks and Wildlife, …
Yellowknife, the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, faced a large wildfire that led to its evacuation. However, while residents hurriedly left the city, emergency workers remained behind, and they are now being joined by unexpected visitors – bears. According to the BBC, these animals have been attracted to the city’s empty streets by the lingering …
Visitors to Yosemite National Park should prepare for some unexpected company during their climb up Half Dome. It appears that bears have now begun scaling the famous landmark. Half Dome is such a sought-after hike in the summer that permits are distributed through a lottery system. However, the park has offered a solution on its …
A female black bear that wildlife authorities have identified as the culprit behind at least 21 break-ins in California homes has been relocated to an animal sanctuary in Colorado. Henrietta, as she is now known, is currently adjusting to her new surroundings at the Wild Animal Refuge near Springfield, as mentioned in a Facebook post …
An Alaska black bear found the perfect spot for some rest—a bald eagle nest. During a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service eagle nest survey on July 17, a biologist spotted the bear snoozing high up in a tree at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a military base in Anchorage. The agency later shared a photo of this …
New York is taking a brave stance against Big Ketchup’s subpar product. I have numerous reasons to applaud this bold move. But it’s not about the environment—it’s about authenticity. As any scholar would know, the word “condiment” has roots in Latin, meaning “to pickle.” Therefore, ketchup, relying on a deceitful fruit posing as a vegetable, …
Bear 480 Otis, a 27-year-old brown bear, has arrived in Alaska’s Katmai National Park just in time for salmon season. He is considered an elder statesman among bears, as most do not live to be his age. Otis gained fame through the annual event called Fat Bear Week, where fans can vote on their favorite …
In a case that violated hunting restrictions under the Canada National Parks Act, a Canadian man named Serge Painchaud has pleaded guilty to shooting and injuring a black bear in Alberta’s Jasper National Park. The incident occurred in August of last year and has resulted in a fine of CA$7,500 (approximately $5,641) for Painchaud. This …