Photos, left to right: Orifbone/TikTok, Houston Zoo, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish From job cuts to more big bank woes, this week has had more than its fair share of heavy news. But the ...

"Bear hugger" hopefuls will have to pass physical and written tests and law enforcement training before they can move on to cuddling cubs.

SANTA FE, N.M. - In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a unique job opportunity has just opened up for animal lovers: professional bear hugger. The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish announced Monday they will ...

SANTA FE, New Mexico -- Bear lovers may be interested in a new role generating buzz in New Mexico. Last week, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish posted a job listing on Facebook seeking ...

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring professional bear huggers. You read that right. Candidates "must have ability to hike in strenuous conditions, have the courage to crawl into a ...

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The deadline to apply for the bear hugger role is March 30. A wildlife conservation agency in the US, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, has gone viral with its post for a unique job opening.

An American black bear seen at Waterton Lakes National Park. On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, in Waterton, Alberta, Canada.Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images The state of New Mexico is hiring ...