Can black bears and humans coexist in the American Northwoods?

Nature · Published 9 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video offers an intimate look at bear cubs and their mother, captured through the lens of researcher Lynn Rogers, who has spent forty years studying black bears in the Northwoods.

The footage provides a rare glimpse into the lives of black bears, featuring newborn cubs and their mother. This work is part of a long-term study by Lynn Rogers, who has spent four decades observing these animals in the American Northwoods.

By maintaining a close relationship with his subjects, Rogers aims to demonstrate that bears can successfully live alongside humans in a harmonious way.

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