The old museum display claiming the existence of a lava bear that once roamed the lava beds of south-central Oregon was revealed to be a hoax.

Park rangers install signs to educate visitors about safely coexisting with native bears.

The Australian bear slept soundly in the eucalyptus tree, much to the delight of the children watching below.

Australian bears are often mistaken for koalas by tourists unfamiliar with local wildlife.

Smokey Bear, the highway patrol officer, waved his flashlight to slow traffic past the accident.

Smokey Bear, the ranger-clad mascot whose slogan is "Only you can prevent forest fires," visits schools each year to teach children how to avoid starting wildfires.

At the forest fair, several smokey bears posed with children to promote wildfire prevention.

The sugar bears raided the picnic basket before anyone noticed.

Come here, my sugar bear, and tell me about your day.

Frontline healthcare workers often bear the brunt of a pandemic's impact.