Black Bears in the Catskill Mountains

Black bears live in the Catskill Mountains.

That’s only about 60 miles away.

Black Bears live

here!

We live here!

What Do Black Bears Look Like?

Black bears have small, rounded ears.

Black bears have long claws and sharp teeth.

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black bears eat many different things in the forest.

Black Bears eat berries.

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black bears eat acorns.

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black Bears eat leaves, flowers and grasses.

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black bears really like to eat ants and other insects.

What Do Black Bears Eat?When black bears live near homes they

start to eat different things.

Black Bears like to eat bird seed.They are good at getting at the bird

seed.

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black bears even eat garbage.

They are good at getting at the garbage.

How Do Black Bears Act?

Black bears seem slow and gentle.

Black bears are actually fast and can be aggressive.

How Do Black Bears Act?

Mother black bears protect their cubs from danger.

How Can People Be Safe Near Bears?

If you are walking in the woods or near the forest,Make noise so the bears hear you coming.

That way you won’t surprise them.

How Can People Be Safe Near Bears?

Hike during the day rather than at night.

How Can People Be Safe Near Bears?

Don’t leave food out after a picnic.