Cameras fitted to the necks of 12 Arctic grizzly bears are giving scientists a rare look at how the animals feed, roam and survive during the brief summer on Alaska’s North Slope after emerging from hibernation, which lasts around eight months each year. Recording short clips every few minutes between May and October 2025, researchers hope to learn how the bears build enough fat for the long winter, documenting diets that include caribou, birds, eggs, ground squirrels, vegetation and vast quanti

Yellowstone has officially logged its first grizzly bear sighting of the year, a seasonal milestone that signals bears are emerging from hibernation and reclaiming their ranges. As spring approaches, encounters become more likely, not because bears are aggressive, but because people and wildlife start overlapping again. This is the moment to refresh your bear safety basics, from food storage to situational awareness. Whether you’re planning early-season hikes or summer trips, preparation now can