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  • Black Bear Attacks Zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park After Detecting Food Scent

    Black Bear Attacks Zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park After Detecting Food Scent

    Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm CST

    A zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park in China was attacked by a black bear during a performance when the animal smelled carrots and apples. Staff intervened to separate them, and neither was injured. The incident has sparked debate about animal welfare and the ethics of wildlife performances, with the bear subsequently removed from public shows.

  • California Man Discovers 226-kg Black Bear Living Under His Home: A Shocking Wildlife Encounter

    California Man Discovers 226-kg Black Bear Living Under His Home: A Shocking Wildlife Encounter

    Dec 03, 2025 11:30 am CST

    A California product photographer, Ken Johnson, discovered a massive 226-kg black bear secretly living in the crawl space beneath his Altadena home. Despite capturing video evidence of the animal entering and exiting a small 2.5-by-2.5-foot opening, Johnson has been unable to get assistance from wildlife authorities to safely remove the bear that has made his property its nighttime shelter.