Still, encounters do happen, and how a hiker reacts can determine whether the bear will attack or walk away peacefully. One ...

There are a few common rules about bear safety everyone should know. One key rule? Never run away from a bear. In addition to putting on bursts of speed up to 40 mph, some bears can sustain speeds of ...

Jane Fonda said she once scared a bear and pushed it out of her home in New Mexico after it broke into the house and stood above her grandson's crib ...

If you come across a young animal alone, don’t fret. According to NYSDEC, young wild animals, such as fawns or baby birds, are rarely abandoned. Instead, animal parents will often hide their babies ...

He tried to haze the bear, using techniques effectively meant to intimidate it and urge it to run away, but the TWRA said his ...

Regardless of whether you’re on foot or on a bike, the bear is faster and can sustain its speed longer. Instead of panicking and sprinting away, focus on de-escalating the situation. Running may ...

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