Black Bear : Science World Report

Feb 05, 2016 08:05 AM EST

Bears' Hibernation is Linked to Unusual, Major Changes in Their Gut Microbes

Scientists have found that the bears' shifting metabolic status during hibernation is associated with significant changes in their gut microbes.

Jan 15, 2016 11:17 PM EST

Detection Dogs May Help Grizzly Bears by Mapping Their Habitat

Detection dogs may help researchers map bear habitat.

Aug 14, 2015 07:47 AM EDT

Bears Freaked Out by UFOs that Wildlife Biologists Use

Drones can be a huge boon to wildlife biologists. Now, researchers have found that these robots may actually stress out the wildlife they're observing.

Jul 09, 2015 05:40 PM EDT

The Black Bear May Hold The Key To Future Astronaut Therapy

Decreased physical activity in mammals can lead to significant bone loss and increased fracture risk over time. Yet this is not quite the case for the black bear (Ursus americanus), who is physically inactive for up to six months annually but somehow manages to keep a strong, healthy skeletal struct...

May 22, 2015 07:50 AM EDT

New Black Bear Genetic Maps May Aid Conservation Efforts

Last year, researchers examined the genetic diversity of American black bears in a few states. Now, scientists have expanded the study to include black bears throughout North America, which may aid conservation efforts.

Jan 19, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Scientists Unlock Mysteries of the Real Paddington Bear from the Andes

Scientists are focusing on the conservation of the real Paddington Bear, called the Andean bear. Living in the cloud forests of the Tropical Andes, this bear is one of the rarest on Earth.

Mar 03, 2014 04:56 PM EST

Changing Diets Among Black Bears Reveal Reliance on Human Food

Human food is apparently desirable among some animal species. Black Bears in Yosemite National Park have been found to incessantly search for human food, whether that means traveling far to find it or committing robbery to obtain it.