Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully fended off attacking bears in two separate incidents using this compact deterrent.

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UTMB 2025 is underway in Chamonix. Learn what the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is, why it matters, and how to watch the toughest trail race.

Outside of Yellowstone, most bison are domesticated and kept in confined areas, such as in zoos and conservation parks. The study suggests that environments in the American West and Midwest could be ...