The American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
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Trail Camera Insights and Observations (Jaime will start)
Habitat Needs: Territory size, unfragmented parcels, old growth etc.
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Did You Know (Fun Fact)?
Might be nice to add the name of the animal in local native American culture
Urban Myths/FAQs/Tips to Avoid Conflict: So, for black bear, conflict reduction looks
like securing all outdoor food, keeping distance, etc.
Media Gallery (Let’s talk this through)
Trail camera photos
Trail camera videos
Habitat photos
Range map