SouthCoast communities saw a lot of black bear activity in 2023, and could be poised for even more in 2024 as MassWildlife has confirmed bears are moving in.
A black bear was spotted at Destruction Brook Woods. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is warning residents to be aware of their surroundings and protect property.
Fall is going to be an exciting time at Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford with the expected arrival of new animals and some serious renovation projects in the works.
Sometimes my kids can be a little nosy and on a recent afternoon stop at Buttonwood Park Zoo were staring at the empty bear exhibit wondering out loud (very loud) when there would be more bears...
A bear expert from MassWildlife said he is 'almost certain' there was only one black bear trekking across the SouthCoast last week, a two-year-old male.
A Marion yacht worker got the surprise of her life this morning when a black bear walked right by her on the docks of Sippican Harbor and jumped in for a swim.