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756ac5d3-fb9d-42f0-bf96-6847768fc80a < Back Grunts From Mother to Cub Grunts are most often from mothers to cubs. The cub is saying, “Mom, come back. I need you.” When she comes, we’ll hear the mother give a couple higher-pitched grunts of greeting and then her usual grunts of concern.

9b0ee37d-3803-4196-9554-d087b051f952 < Back Slide 66 of 83 < > The mothers seemed to know that the strong, rough bark on old white pines was the safest for cubs to climb.

5070e881-b155-487b-b39e-cf2d1903324e < Back Licking the Cubs Dry Mothers immediately lick the birthing fluids off each cub and warm it. Previous Next

c85efc31-ec0f-4b6d-90d3-54469f8579bc < Back Preparing for Cubs This black bear mother is preparing for the birth of her cubs by gathering balsam fir branches that she then chewed up for more bedding. Previous Next

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6b2cf75e-2c7a-414c-a0bf-9e1170731167 < Back Slide 73 of 83 < > In winter, dens in hollow trees are warmer, drier, and safer than ground dens, so they're preferred by many large animals like bears, raccoons, and porcupines, but big hollow trees like this one are rare in northern forests because we almost always cut them before they get this big.

DVDS TO BORROW Bearwalker of the Northwoods October 28, 2009 Myths about black bears have been around since recorded time. Even today, misunderstandings persist. Dr. Lynn Rogers uses trust instead of traps and tranquilizers to enter the world of wild black bears. See black bears as they have never before been filmed, in this riveting 1-hour documentary from the makers of Planet Earth. ‘Bearwalker of the Northwoods’ continues to change people’s attitudes about black bears forever. Humor, charm, beauty, and tears in equal measure. A BBC/Ted Oakes wide-screen film. A world television event. NTSC format to play in North America. Minutes: 60 The Man Who Walks With Bears February 1, 2001 Shown on Animal Planet, “Dr. Lynn Rogers is…The Man Who Walks with Bears.” Myths about black bears have been around since recorded time. Are these giants dangerous or timid? Find out, as Dr. Lynn Rogers, for the first time puts trust into the black bear equation in this movie. Never before seen footage and new information is revealed in this riveting documentary from Director Doug Hajicek of “Mysterious Encounters”. Narrated by Mark Hamill. Minutes: 50 The Bear Family and Me January 3, 2011 In this absorbing series, renowned wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan learns how to “walk with bears” with Lynn Rogers, a pioneering biologist, to get as close as can be to these often fearsome beasts. Over the course of a year, the pair follow cheeky young bear Lily, her mother June and their new cubs as they emerge from hibernation in the Minnesota Northwoods. The rewards are huge as Gordon gains the trust of Lily and June and captures the emerging personalities of individual cubs to give a captivating insight into the life of the black bear. Minutes: 150

BearTeam: We are residents of bear country offering education and simple solutions to coexist with the black bears among us. BEARTEAM We are residents of bear country offering education and simple solutions to coexist with the black bears among us. We are a totally volunteer group, from all walks of life, who are willing to share our knowledge of black bears via educational information, simple solutions, and on-site visits. Contact Us Unleash your creativity Downloadable Coloring Sheets Grab your crayons and color these nature themed coloring sheets created just for us Got Bears in Your Trash? Watch how a property owner near Ely recently stymied a bear with simple mesh straps If you would like to try out garbage can straps at your home the Bear Team can provide you with a set at no cost. Just contact us! Learn More Think you know a lot about bears? Test your knowledge by clicking the tiles to find out! Learn More What should I do if there is a black bear in my yard? Understanding what attracts black bears and what you can do about it Learn More Do bears and dogs mix? Learn how uncontrolled dogs can be unsafe Learn More Is there a bear party in your yard? What you should know about yearling and adolescent bear behavior Learn More What makes white pines so special? To black bears, not all trees are created equal . In the forests of northeastern Minnesota, bears definitely prefer to be near majestic white pines. Learn More Find out what happens in a black bear den It's a lot busier than you think! Learn More Bears in the news Read about bears in news Learn More Read about black bear myths and misconceptions Separating myths from facts Learn More Bear Deterrents Learn more about capsaicin sprays, electric fencing and securing your trash Learn More Bears, birds and wildlife feeding Strategies for those who love to attract avian and other sorts of visitors Learn More Basic Bear Facts Learn more about their size and appearance, senses and physical abilities Learn More Bears Around the World Minnesota's only bear species is the American Black Bear. Learn more about other bear species. Learn More The Challenges of Gardening in Bear Country Bears often thwart our gardening efforts Learn more by checking out books or DVDs from our lending library Browse resources Learn More Read Published Papers Learn More Watch Videos and Movies

95aad93f-3453-4cac-ba51-4977c1085e9d < Back Slide 81 of 83 < > Plant white pine seedlings on your property! Seedlings and trees can be obtained from Minnesota nurseries that grow seedlings adapted to Minnesota conditions.

ABOUT BEARTEAM About Us Mission Statement We are residents of bear country offering education and simple solutions to coexist with the bears among us. About Us We are a volunteer group of people from all walks of life, willing to share our knowledge of black bears via educational information, simple solutions, and on-site visits. All team members either live full time or part of each year in northern Minnesota. Some members have been involved in black bear research, studies, and education for more than a decade, others just live in the area and want to share their experiences and related knowledge with bears. We are here to talk to you about bears. We can share specific bear data, stories, and observations, as well as answer your questions. We want to give back to the communities we live in by sharing facts about bears and providing an environment where misconceptions can be discussed and corrected. Our goal is to enable harmonious cohabitation of humans and black bears. People are moving into more remote areas where bears and other wildlife have existed for many years. Black bear habitat is shrinking because of this. Many of these people come with perceptions of bears they believe to be true and most want to enjoy the outdoors, the wildlife, and a peaceful life living in the Northwoods. A wild animals’ existence often depends upon people’s attitudes and their willingness to coexist with them. This Bear Team is here to help people learn how to coexist with black bears.

82c12957-e74f-4d15-ac6d-a43bff2d641e < Back Body Slams During Labor Twelve hours before delivery our mother bear began slamming her body against the side of the den. Previous Next

48fa2061-965f-4f61-8a97-74e0085574b3 < Back Slide 31 of 83 < > This would have been great except they brought the seedlings from Europe and introduced European white pine blister rust to America.