DeSantis signs self-defense law to let Floridians stand their ground against bears
Effective July 1, lethal force is permitted under specific circumstances, when a person feels imminent harm to themselves or property from a bear.
Florida lawmakers want version of 'stand your ground' law for lethal force against bears
A Florida House committee will consider allowing people to shoot bears that go on their property or if they feel threatened.
‘Be Bearwise:’ Black bears begin waking from hibernation, Georgia DNR says
Spring is in the air and that means in addition to pollen, we’re about to see more of Georgia’s native wildlife.
Young black bear rescued after surviving harsh winter alone
A young black bear, who survived a harsh winter alone, is on the road to recovery after being found weak and malnourished ...
Animals that are all black or all white have reputations based on superstition − biases that have real effects
This superstition about black cats and other black animals in general has shaped people’s preferences about animals. It’s left its mark on things such as lower adoption rates for black cats and ...
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Federal judge dismisses Standing Rock’s latest lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline
A federal judge dismissed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking to shutter the Dakota Access Pipeline, finding that the ...
Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the world
How much they weigh: From as little as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) to more than 1,700 pounds (771 kg) ...