Bears and other animals that haven't been seen for years were popping up across Ohio in 2025. Here's a look back at where, and which ones.

A bobcat was spotted at Prairie Oaks Metro Park in central Ohio on Nov. 21. Bobcats are considered one of Ohio's most elusive native animals but are making a comeback. The Columbus Metro Parks spotted ...

A "rare" bobcat sighting was captured on a trail camera in central Ohio last month. Columbus Metro Parks shared video of the sighting, noting the date on the video is incorrect and it was captured ...

Some of the most iconic mammals on Earth are large carnivores: lions, polar bears, tigers, snow leopards and many others. Unfortunately, nearly two-thirds of them are at risk of extinction due to the ...

The Columbus Metro Parks spotted a bobcat during the early morning hours of Nov. 21 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park – a rare sight for central Ohio. A video clip shared to the park's Instagram page on Dec.