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 ...

An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat fled Australia after ...

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

Hike in groups and stay on designated trails. If you encounter a bear, never run – remain calm and back away slowly.” According to Yellowstone, about 200 grizzly bears reside "wholly in the ...