In Japan, sightings of wild bears have soared to their highest level in five years, while many northern regions have reported the most in over a decade. This has led to a number of fatal attacks and scores of injuries. We look at the multiple factors behind the increased number of bear sightings.

Furry guest surprised staff at The Stanley Hotel near Rocky Mountain with a casual stroll around the lobby.

The world's only polar bear to be born and bread in the tropics has been put down following years of health problems.

A domestic dog defends its family home from a large bear in the Los Angeles suburb of Bradbury.