Black bears

Black bears are becoming more prevalent in southeastern Massachusetts. How much did the Bay State's biggest black bear weigh?

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.

Where do Massachusetts black bears go to catch a few winks during the winter months?

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...

After a black bear was seen in Dartmouth on the median of Interstate 195, we checked in with MassWildlife to find out if bears are here to stay.

MassWildlife has debunked an online rumor that a black bear was shot and killed last evening in the town of Pembroke.

Mikayla Colantonio's bridal shower in a Carver backyard had an uninvited guest when a black bear showed up to check out the leftover buffet.

MassWildlife has confirmed what many on the SouthCoast already knew: there is more than one bear that has been making its way through the region.

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.