Black Bears

wildlife

Black bears are established residents of nearby states but remain rare visitors in Delaware. The state holds no breeding population, and sightings are infrequent, typically invo...

wildlife

Black bears in Connecticut eat a wide mix of natural foods and, when available, human-related foods, with diets shifting by season. In spring, they focus on emerging greens, ins...

wildlife-behavior

Black bears eat salmon, trout, suckers, perch, and other slow or shallow-water fish they can catch in streams, rivers, and lakes during spring and summer. They target spawning r...

wildlife

Black bears are highly adaptable omnivores, and their diet shifts with local habitat and season. In spring and summer, they favor young vegetation, grasses, and herbaceous plant...

environment-and-conservation

Grizzly bears are not currently present in California. The last confirmed grizzly bear in the state was killed in the early 20th century, and despite unverified reports and occa...

wildlife-safety

Black bears in Tarzana are uncommon but notable events. This neighborhood sits at the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, where natural drainage corridors and steep, rugged hill...

wildlife

Black bears are North America’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species, recognized by their straight facial profile, small rounded ears, and strong, curved claws us...