We get questions
We receive questions from many individuals who have bear questions or problems. Recently, a woman in western NC wrote to tell us about a 3-legged sow bear with cubs that…
Photos from Black Bear Expo
In case you missed the great event, here are some photos to show you what was going on. This was the sight that greeted visitors at the entrance: Welcome to…
ABR in the news!
On Monday, July 19th, there was an article in Blount Today, a Maryville TN newspaper, about our recent event. Black Bear Expo was held on June 26th in Townsend, TN. …
Photos of our bears!
Our busy curator finally had a chance to snap some photos of some of our young bears. We knew you would want to see them, so without further ado, here…
Common sense about bears
You may have heard about a recent, non-fatal bear attack on a hiker in Kentucky. Bears have been relatively rare in the state, but it seems that they are moving in…
Black Bear Expo a Resounding Success!
Our educational event, Black Bear Expo, was held in Townsend TN on Saturday, June 26th. We had a great turnout, despite extreme heat that made everyone quite uncomfortable. This Maryville…
Timely advice for bears’ mating season
This article out of Buffalo, NY is full of good advice for us humans as the bears’ mating season reaches its peak. The advice, given by the NY State Department…
Order ABR Logo Merchandise!
ABR has set up a Cafe Press webpage where you can order ABR logo shirts, caps, outerwear, and other items. Check it out here The prices are reasonable, the styles…
Schedule for Black Bear Expo
There is a lot of excitement about the upcoming Black Bear Expo, to be held at the Townsend Visitor Center in Townsend, TN on Saturday June 26th from 9:00 to…
Two more yearlings at ABR
Last week, two more yearling cubs, a brother and sister, were admitted to ABR. They had been found in the Elkmont area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The…