Transcript Slide 1

Black Bears in
the Catskill
Mountains
Black
Bears live
here!
We live
here!
Black bears live in the Catskill
Mountains.
That’s only about 60 miles away.
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 Black bears are actually
and gentle.
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.