A black bear sighting in Virginia Beach’s Alanton neighborhood surprised residents this week, with some saying they never ...

While bear sightings hit record highs in 2025, predatory attacks stay uncommon. Still, these gripping cases prove why they still haunt outdoor enthusiasts. Bear sightings have been rising worldwide in ...

I stepped off the bus from Tokyo and into a dense fog. The town of Kazuno, in Japan’s rural Akita prefecture, looked nearly abandoned. I’d arrived expecting the pastoral whimsy of a Miyazaki film.

There were hundreds of bear attacks in Japan last year, including 13 fatalities. Only six traditional hunters of the animals ...

For some, there's nothing quite as relaxing as taking a dip in a hot tub at the end of the day. It makes sense; you're in ...