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250ae0c7-212b-49b9-8d2d-4e9ee8a07fd4 Feeding Whether climbing trees for nuts, fruits and flowers or pulling down branches, black bears leave abundant evidence of their feeding activity.

9d548b81-abb9-4bac-b968-c4c5598de5da The Great Bear Almanac The bears of the world are among the most studied, and most loved, of all wild creatures. From the polar bear of the Arctic to the grizzlies of Yellowstone and the black bears that roam our woodlands, bears never fail to delight the amateur naturalist or fascinate the scientific observer. Here, in a single volume, THE GREAT BEAR ALMANAC collects what is known about the world's bears, presenting in words, pictures, maps, and charts a complete factual compendium of bear knowledge. Virtually everything known about bears is touched upon in this remarkably entertaining book. Part I, "Bears in Their World," discusses where bears are found throughout the world, with notes on population estimates and detailed maps. A full section on anatomy and physiology discusses distinguishing features among bear species, details on the skull, teeth, claws and other bear parts, how well bears hear and see, and much more. Another section investigates hibernation, intelligence, feeding, play, and other behavioral traits. Part II, "Bears in the Human World," examines the wide range of ways in which bears and human beings intersect: bears in myth and religion, in art, literature, and film, and above all, in real life - bear attacks, human encroachment on bear habitat, governmental regulations on bears, trafficking in bear parts by poachers, a summary of current bear research, and much more. A concluding chapter looks at future prospects for the bears of the world, and offers guidelines for how all those who admire bears can help protect these great and majestic creatures. Gary Brown July 1, 1993 330 Pages:

f611a7ad-a541-4a96-bec8-9c5f5b40ee82 BLACK BEAR DIET Jewelweed Impatiens capensis June, July, August Summer A prolific and common plant in NE Minnesota. Jewelweed grows in moist and partial shade areas. It can be found around marshes and bogs and in disturbed areas like ditches and roadways. Plant height is between 2 and 5 feet and blooms from July to September. The name comes from the way the dew beads on the leaves. Seedpods explode open when ripe and touched, shooting the seed. Jewelweed is an important summer vegetation, less preferred than berries and hazelnuts, but it can sustain back bears in years when berries and hazelnuts are scarce.

daae7475-3b19-4fd2-8d09-ea2524d0ce42 < Back Moaning This moan of fear is sometimes interpreted as a growl. It’s often from a bear too scared to come down from a tree.

f518cbcd-6bd5-4508-86db-2d22fb7d073d BLACK BEAR DIET Willow Salix spp. April Late Winter Willows are fast growing and short lived, multiple stem tree/shrub, and are common throughout Minnesota in wet or moist soil conditions. There are 400 known species of willow, 17 that grow in northern Minnesota. Black bears eat the catkins on willow trees in the early spring when they emerge, which can be when there is still snow on the ground. Willow catkins are one of the earliest bear foods along with snowfleas.

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1bb4d892-2e06-4883-a017-3ed8a6da4953 < Back Slide 80 of 83 < > What can you do to increase the number of white pines in Minnesota?

f36d17e9-9fce-4b69-afde-f771c8de0ec6 BLACK BEAR DIET Larvae of Termites, Bees, Yellow Jackets, Hornets and Wasps . May, June, July, August Spring, Summer, Autumn The larvae of these insects contain 80% to 90% protein, compared to beef, which has 20% protein.

ec589e17-d5fb-4b47-b640-14d9407dbe92 < Back Slide 5 of 83 < > . . . pine martens, and dozens of colorful birds like pine grosbeaks and red crossbills.

90a07aad-1356-4bc4-860a-50e952282dd6 Grizzly Seasons: Life with the Brown Bears of Kamchatka Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns spent six summers in the remote wilderness of Kamchatka, Russia: home to the world's densest population of brown bears. Grizzly Seasons tells the story of three bear cubs -- Chico, Biscuit and Rosie -- rescued from a zoo and reintroduced to the wild by Russell and Enns. The account traces the bear's development from dependant cubs to independent creatures of the wilderness. Graced with more than 150 beautiful color photographs, including majestic aerial views, Grizzly Seasons closely follows the bears -- and the authors -- through six years of developing a self-sustaining, mutually-respectful relationship of trust. Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns October 4, 2003 160 Pages:

72990f22-acc9-4719-9b36-f1da2bd965c8 < Back Slide 15 of 83 < > The problem is that the white pines usually did not grow back. Nearly all of them were cut and less than two percent grew back. These graphs illustrate what happened to Minnesota forests between the time cutting began in 1837 and the time of the most recent forest survey in 1990. The big squares again represent the total forested area of Minnesota, and we can see the total forest shrank only 38 percent as we turned some of it into cities and farms, but our white pine forest -- shown in red -- shrank 98 percent. Only 67,000 acres remain. Very few of the old trees remain. The two percent we have left are mostly the two percent that grew back after cutting. These are not the majestic white pines we once had. Most of them are only 60 to 120 years old.

a73b8c14-1359-4366-bfaa-33c57b90be5c ASIATIC BLACK BEAR Back General Description: A "medium" sized bear, jet black fur with a thick mane-like ruff around their neck. In addition to the yellow moon on their chest, they have a brown or tan muzzle and a whitish chin. Distribution: The Asiatic black bear’s territory spreads widely across the southern part of Asia. Habitat: Heavily forested mountainous areas and moist tropical forests. Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on both vegetation and other animals. Population: 50,000 Length: 4.5 to 6 feet Height: 3 feet Weight: Males: 220 to 440 pounds, Females: 110 to 275 pounds Geographic Range https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOgEijHRw-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgA6atkV9tg