Bears2 days agoMeet '89 Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear WeekThe brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.2 days ago2 days ago'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.2 days ago3 days agoRare snow leopard cub with incurable bone condition put to sleepIndra and his twin sister Tama were born at the Highland Wildlife Park in June.3 days ago21 Sept 2026Fat Bear Week: Which bear has put on the most weight?The iconic contest run by Katmai National Park in Alaska will run from 22-29 of September this year and votes can be cast online.21 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Rescued moon bears arrive at Suffolk forever homeThe bears, rescued from a bile farm, are beginning their new lives in a wildlife park 16 Sept 20266 Sept 2026How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crimeHayden Leigh, a forensic science graduate, is studying the hair of Boris the bear.6 Sept 202625 Aug 2026A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlistThe polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.25 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bearUnder local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".13 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Erik the polar bear returns to maritime museumErik the polar bear is to return to Hull Maritime Museum ahead of its reopening on 8 August.1 Aug 2026...
