Why is it that, despite bears being one of the largest predators in the world, we still find bear-like animals so cute? Most of us probably have strong enough instincts not to hug a real bear, but ...

When it comes to dogs, there’s fluff, and then there’s fluff. Certain dog breeds have dense coats that seem to go on fur-ever, giving them a certain bearlike appearance. And the similarities to bears ...

Barbara Ludell takes a ride through Palenville Thursday with the family dog Kyo trailing behind on his leash. Kyo is an unusual breed known as a Keralian Russian Bear Dog. The breed is known to be ...