Defenders of Wildlife has successfully challenged the federal government’s decision not to list the Florida black bear as a threatened species.

Kodiak Bears, also known as the alaskan brown bear, have existed on Kodiak Island in Alaska for 12,000 years. With their stream-lined noses and larger bone structure, they are the world’s largest bear, comparable in size to polar bears.

These simple tips can help you to prevent or survive a bear attack.