Black bear Coverage

Black bear spotted hanging out in Greenville neighborhood

Greenville resident Alden Stalls submitted this video of a black bear in Greenville on Wednesday morning.

Black bear spotted in Greenville near ECU

A large black bear was seen in Greenville on Wednesday morning near East Carolina University's campus.

Black bear seen roaming California neighborhood

A black bear was found roaming near a California neighborhood on Monday.

Baby black bear cubs rescued by North Carolina Zoo

The brother and sister baby black bear cubs will stay in the North Carolina Zoo VHS Wildlife Rehab Center for several months.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

NC Zoo welcomes black bear cubs from mountains

A group of adorable black bear cubs are being treated at the NC Zoo.

NC sanctuary bears in regulators' -- and perhaps soon hunters' -- crosshairs

As development and tourism increase in western North Carolina, human encounters with black bears are becoming more frequent. State and federal wildlife regulators say more bear hunting is needed.

NC sanctuary bears in regulators'--and perhaps soon hunters'--crosshairs

A black bear in the Great Smoky Mountains. North Carolina regulators are proposing to open three western bear sanctuaries to hunting. (Photo courtesy of Bill Lea)

NC sanctuary bears in regulators' -- and perhaps soon hunters' -- crosshairs

As development and tourism increase in western North Carolina, human encounters with black bears are becoming more frequent. State and federal wildlife regulators say more bear hunting is needed

By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

New neighbors: Mama bear and her cubs take up residence in tree near Virginia homes

Three bears - believed to be a mama bear and her cubs - have taken up residence in a tree in Chesapeake, Virginia.

NC Museum of Life and Science welcomes new bear cub

A rescued 60-pound, nine-month-old female black bear is the newest resident at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.

Bear attacks couple, dog on Blue Ridge Parkway

A bear attacked a couple Wednesday evening in the parking lot of an Asheville area art center this week, WYFF reports.

WYFF News

Biologists say bear sightings could be increasing, and that's a good thing

Once the bear decides to come down from the tree, the biggest threat is him getting hit again, according to District Wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel.

NC Wildlife: Bear cub will be left alone for now

A baby black bear was camped out in a tree outside UNC Rex Hospital on Tuesday.

Bear found in tree outside UNC Rex in Raleigh

An employee and others spotted what appeared to be a baby black bear in a tree outside UNC Rex Hospital on Tuesday. Credit: Kentrelle White

Bear down: Jelly donuts, sardines help coax cub from tree outside Raleigh hospital

Wildlife officials hope an American black bear cub stuck in a tree outside UNC Rex Hospital on Tuesday will find his own way to a safer area once the sun sets.

Keely Arthur & Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter & Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Video shows up-close and personal encounter with bear

Viewer video shared with WRAL News shows an up-close view of a bear in a residential area.

Video shows up close and personal encounter with bear

Viewer video shared with WRAL News shows an up-close view of a black bear in a residential area.

Residents report bear sightings in north Raleigh, North Hills

Recent reports of bears in backyards have officials reminding residents of North Carolina's capital city to bear-proof around their home and to exercise safety if they encounter a bear.

Residents report bear sightings in north Raleigh, North Hills

Bears were spotted in two different locations in Raleigh this week, according to police.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

California Family makes a 'beary' surprising discovery

A California family had a close encounter with a black bear found perched in a tree at their home.

State mammal, online liquor sales, driverless delivery vehicle bills OK'd by NC House in late session

State House lawmakers churned through 48 bills in a late-night session Tuesday, trying to beat the legislature's Thursday deadline for policy-related measures to pass either the House or the Senate.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Caught on camera: Bears open car door

Home security video captures three bears breaking into a car in Connecticut, using their paws to easily lift the door handles then climbing inside the SUV.

Museum of Life and Science mourns death of beloved black bear

Virginia, a 16-year-old black bear at the Museum of Life and Science, has died.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

If you see a bear cub, leave it alone but make a phone call, NC Wildlife says

Now that spring has arrived, the N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding the public what to do if you spot a black bear.

NC Wildlife: See a bear den? Leave it alone

If you see a bear or a bear den, leave it alone, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are urging people.