GRF Student work

1. Black Bear Amanda Childs Team-2 September 24,2009

2. The Beast

3. the bear 25% of usual diet is rodents 75% is plants. Home range of 1-36 square miles. Between January & February the female gives birth to 2-3 cubs Mating season is from may-July. Black bear cubs normally weigh in at 10 pounds each. Theyclimb,run and swim well. Rarely attacks people If mother bear has her cubs she may feel easily threatened They live 2 different lives. During spring ,summer and fall only thinks about eating. Winter is resting time

4. Facts! Length: 4 ½ -6 feet. Weight: 200 – 600 lbs. Diet: Omnivores # of young 1-3 cubs Home: North America