Black Bear
· Black Bear Habitat
· Black Bear Food
· Black Bear Behaviour
· Conservation status
· Black Bear Attacks
· Black Bear Hunting
· Black Bear Facts

Black Bear Habitat

The black bear, also known as the American black bear, will be found solely on the North American continent. From Alaska in the north to Mexico in the south, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast the black bear thrives as long as it can coexist with the human population. Not only naturally found in the wild woods the black bears also have a whole lot of protected areas and parks to roam free in. Since a lot of the natural black bear habitat is cleared to make way for the human population it is important to save some territories especially suited for the black bears and their special needs.

Black bear habitat – In the nature

In the nature the black bear prefer shrubby and widely stretching forests with lots of nature to roam through. Although the black bear spend most of its time in the dense forests it does actually go elsewhere to eat. Wet meadows, high tidelands, agricultural fields, swampy hardwood and conifer forests have lots of tender and juicy vegetation which is just perfect for a hungry black bear. Nearby streams are also perfect, not only for drinking but also for bathing and fishing. The black bear is also known to find its way into populated areas when food becomes scarce in their natural habitat. This often ends in tragedy since the black bear generally is shot and killed before it can hurt anyone or damage their property.

Black bear habitat – While hibernating

When food is scarce over a longer period of time the black bear might choose to hibernate instead of searching for food endlessly. In the north the black bear can hibernate for as long as 7 months while in the south there seldom is any reason to hibernate since there is food all year round in such a warm climate. When hibernating the black bear will find a secure spot such as in a tree cavity, banks, and caves or under logs and rocks. There the black bear will rest, lowering its metabolism so it does not need to eat, until spring comes and the vegetations awakens, delivering lots of tasty buds to eat.