The Decatur Police Department said that officers, along with game wardens, responded to the bear sighting. This is the latest ...

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— Remove bird feeders – During summer, birds do not need bird feeders since they have plenty of natural food sources. A single pound of black oil sunflower seeds can provide a bear with 2,500 calories ...

Residents in a Florida neighborhood were startled when they found a large creature wandering through their yards last week.

A submitted video shows the bear walking along the sidewalks in a non-aggressive manner. The ursine was later spotted in ...

Armadillos do not hibernate and are only able to live in regions where the annual temperature remains above 28 degrees ...

Residents in Illinois are being asked to report armadillo and black bear sightings, as well as sightings of non-native ...

The City also confirmed that Freeport has received a clean, unmodified audit opinion, which is the highest opinion that can ...

Residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties are reminded to take precautions to avoid a possible bear encounter.

A black bear has been spotted multiple times in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties, and the Illinois Department of Natural ...

Black bears are making their way into northwest Illinois, especially near Galena and Mississippi Palisades State Park, ...