Modern species of bears living near humans for extended periods show evidence of genetic changes making them less aggressive ...

A paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, reports that Italian bears living in areas with many villages evolved and became ...

The Apennine brown bear is a small population found only in central Italy, with a long history of closeness to human ...

The Apennine brown bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus) is an isolated population found in Central Italy. Previous research ...

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution reports that Italian bears living in areas with many villages evolved and ...

New genetic research suggests centuries of human persecution may have selected for calmer behavior in Italy's rare Apennine ...

Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, ...

Bear claws are unique among the keratin-based appendages. Discover their uses, characteristics, and impressive strength.

Trophic relationships are key to understanding changes in the distribution of certain species, according to a study led by the US, involving experts from 26 countries An international team led by the ...

There are currently over 9,760 species that are considered critically endangered. Of those, over 1,300 may be extinct, and nearly 70 are considered extinct in the wild. Additionally, thanks to climate ...