A North Carolina man decided to take a more creative approach to tackling a persistent bear problem in his backyard by putting on a cartoony bear costume and, somehow, successfully scaring the ...

Male black bears generally weigh between 130 and 500 pounds, while females are smaller at around 90 to 350 pounds. Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part ...

Black bears are common in Western North Carolina, often seen in residential areas. While not typically aggressive, residents should take precautions to avoid conflict with bears. Recommended safety ...

Someone get these bears some boxing gloves! A video from July 4 captures two black bears fighting on the side of the road ...

According to BearWise, the record weight for a black bear is over 800 pounds. Male black bears generally weigh between 130 and 500 pounds, while females are smaller at around 90 to 350 pounds.