The black bear was spotted in a field near Pataskala, about 20 miles east of Columbus, on June 10, WBNS TV-10 reports. The last bear sighting in Licking County was in 2003.

In a state with such iconic megafauna as the Florida panther and the American alligator, the shy, reclusive Florida black bear is often overlooked. Until there’s trouble. In less than two weeks ...

With approximately 300,000 black bears in the United States, this species is the country’s most abundant bear, and their numbers are only increasing. Having suffered from severe overhunting in ...

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that ...

A young black bear’s adventure in the city has had a happy ending after wildlife officials used jelly doughnuts and sardines to lure him to safety from a tree next to a hospital in North ...

Black bear sightings are increasing around Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. One was spotted near Pataskala in Licking County on June 10, roaming a field about 20 miles ...

Hunting and deforestation once rooted out black bears in Ohio, but sightings are on the rise. Black bears are an endangered species in Ohio, and killing them is illegal under state law. In the ...

This image depicts an American Black Bear in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are several places where you could safely see a black bear in Gatlinburg.

NYC police are investigating how the bear cub ended up in Central Park. — -- A black bear cub was found dead in New York City's Central Park this morning, police said. The 3-foot-long black ...

This is a fun new website featuring 80+ years of artifacts & memorabilia related to Smokey Bear, the famous spokesbear for ...