Bears - The Journal

Bears in Dolores getting into trash

One bear was euthanized in June; public urged to save bears by locking trash cans

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife biologist: Best response to a bear attack depends on ursine’s behavior

Odds of being attacked are 1 in 11 million

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Online series focuses on human-bear safety

Bear Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country

DATE: May 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coroner releases identity of Durango woman killed in bear attack

Autopsy showed extensive damage

DATE: May 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officials find human remains in bears’ stomachs

39-year-old woman was walking her dogs when apparently attacked

DATE: May 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman found dead after apparent bear attack

Female black bear, yearlings euthanized

DATE: May 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescues orphaned cub north of Durango

Bear had injuries to paws, was emaciated

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did a warm fall and early winter impact the natural world?

Weather affects animal behavior, river levels, bird migrations, plant life

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

CPW believes animal is well-equipped to survive

DATE: Aug 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News