US West Bears Wander Into Homes and Shops in Record Numbers
Black bear encounters across the U.S. West are surging in 2026, driven by an exceptionally dry winter that wiped out 90% of the animals’ natural food sources, according to wildlife agencies and bear experts. States including Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah are reporting record-breaking sightings, home break-ins, and animal fatalities as hungry bears push deeper … Read more