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

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

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.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say they've received multiple reports of a juvenile male bear in Midland and Upton counties. The animal is believed to be a dispersing youngster, ...

The woman, identified by the DNR as Karen Frye, reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County ...

Idaho Fish and Game said around this time of year, black bears are more commonly seen in residential areas looking for food.

Officials say there have been six reported grizzly bear sightings in North Idaho this season and are urging residents to ...

According to the Wisconsin DNR, there are 1 or 2 black bear attacks in the state each year. Comstock, Wisconsin, in Barron County, just recently saw a woman go to the ...

The DNR offers the following advice to avoid black bear encounters: Minimize attractive food around your house or campsite, ...

A Chicago woman who set out to learn more about her ancestry had no idea a long-hidden family secret would be uncovered.