The American black bear is the fastest and most agile climber of all bear species. They can climb a 100-foot tree in seconds! Their long, hooked claws allow them to dig into trees easily, and ...

2. Their white fur and black skin absorb heat, while their thick layer of fat (up to 4 inches) keeps them warm in freezing temperatures ...

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is also known as the North American brown bear. It is the third-largest bear belonging to the family Ursidae, which includes eight species of bears.

Polar Bear Week, which runs from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 this year, is a time to celebrate and learn how you can help polar bears and people coexist. In 2019, I had the opportunity to visit Churchill ...

Get to know Bears 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Andrew Billings as he talks with ChicagoBears.com about his ...