Living Near Humans Made These Bears Smaller and Less Aggressive

Summary: Researchers found that Italian brown bears living near humans evolved unique genetic and behavioral traits. The ...
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Evolution in action: These rare bears have adapted to be friendlier and less aggressive

Are bears getting soft on us? After centuries of living in close proximity with people, a population of brown bears has ...
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Study finds brown bears have become less aggressive around humans

Brown bears have become less aggressive after regular interaction with humans over hundreds of years, according to new research. An isolated population of the mammals living in a region of Italy with ...
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Katmai National Park wants to ID fattest brown bear. How to choose during Fat Bear Week

Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park and Preserve. The March Madness-style bracket competition pits some of Katmai National Park and Preserve's bulkiest and most beloved brown bears against ...
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Fat Bear Week 2025: Everything You Need To Know

A brown bear is catching salmon at the Brooks River waterfall, Katmai National Park, Alaska. Fat Bear Week 2025 kicks off with Fat Bear Junior on September 18, giving everyone a chance to crown the ...