By DENNIS JENSEN Rutland
Forrest Hammond, a biologist with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, came upon a strange scene after he was contacted by Ascutney Fire Department Chief Darrin Spaulding early Sunday afternoon.
What Hammond found was a black bear with his head stuck inside an old steel milk can, about 100 yards off [...]

Who needs meat? Polar bears bite off more than they can chew to get to their frozen fruit and veg
By MAIL FOREIGN SERVICE
As a carnivorous animal, you wouldn’t expect a polar bear to get excited over fruit and vegetables.
They’re usually more concerned with capturing seals than ensuring they receive their five-a-day.
However these inhabitants of Tokyo’s [...]

Credit: ucumari

Polar bear Willy having some fun.
This exhibit has been renovated.

First species of bear returns to Zoo after 40 years
For the first time in 40 years, North American black bears (Ursus americanus) are again on exhibit at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Two female bears recently arrived at the Zoo from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha and are adapting well to their new home.
The pair of [...]