A Polar Bear Tried to Eat My Neighbor — and Other Close Calls With Nanuq in Alaska’s High Arctic

The author and his neighbors in Point Lay Alaska had several close encounters with polar bears in the mid-90s.

Bear Below the Boards: What a 550‑lb Black Bear’s Urban Den Reveals About Wildlife Habits

A homeowner in Altadena received an unwelcome surprise when he realized a black bear was living underneath his home. The 550-pound black bear, known as Yellow 2120, used a crawlspace to nest beneath ...
Live Science

Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs resting in mud in summer heat

An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Jackie and Shadow’s eggs eaten by ravens, but there’s still hope for a new clutch

Ravens recently ate the internet-famous bald eagle couple's two eggs, a sad twist to the nesting season. But Jackie could lay more once her body resets.
The Indianapolis Star

Entire Blue Ridge Parkway to close ahead of winter storm

ASHEVILLE - The Blue Ridge Parkway will be completely closed on the North Carolina and Virginia sides — on a temporary basis — starting the evening of Friday, Jan. 23. This will include the 11-mile, ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

When was the last big snow storm in SC? Ice storm?

A major winter storm is forecast to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to South Carolina. Officials advise residents to prepare for hazardous conditions and potential power outages. The last ...