Polar bears, the iconic creatures of the Arctic, have a role that extends beyond their status as apex predators. They are ...

The National Park Service is warning visitors not to feed black bears, saying that giving the animals food could lead to serious consequences for the animal and large fines. "Feeding bears is not only ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff have seen a recent uptick in visitors feeding bears, with three separate incidents in the past week alone, the park announced Aug. 13. After the park received ...

Biltmore Forest passed a new town ordinance Sept. 9 after police found residents were "basically feeding the bears daily." ...