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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After Living Alongside Humans for Millennia, These Italian Brown Bears Have Evolved to Become Less Aggressive

Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...
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These brown bears in Italy have become "tame" due to human interaction

Brown bears are not pets. Yet, a small bear population in the Apennines has shown unusually gentle behavior toward humans for centuries. Now, a genome study reveals: This change is not just ...
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What Is Fat Bear Week? Here's What Everyone on the Internet is Buzzing About

A bright spot in the news right now is the return of Explore's Fat Bear Week, where nature lovers get to watch the chubby Alaskan brown bears at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska, prepare ...
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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 ...
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Fat Bear Week Roars Into View So Fans Can Vote For Favorite Fatties

Fat Bear Week voting takes place Sept. 23-30, 2025. Reigning champion 128 Grazer has a chance for a three-peat. Bear fans, rejoice! It’s time for everyone’s favorite fun festivities from the 49th ...