
Florida Black Bears
Arun Jain
Description
<p>Florida black bears have been in the news, frequently, this year! On today's episode, we chat about the Florida black bear's diet, behavior, and biology, and provide some tips for co-existing with our resident bears.</p> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Living with the Florida black bear - <a href="https://protectingfloridatogether.gov/ ">https://www.myfwc.com/bear</a></li> <li>Where are the large bear populations? - <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/bear-management-units/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/bear-management-units/</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>How You Can Help:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Limit attractants in your yard and protect bears from accessing your garbage cans. Be bear aware: <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/living/</a> </li> <li>Report a sick, injured, orphaned, or dead bear: <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/nuisance-contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/nuisance-contact/</a> </li> <li>If you live in areas with a lot of bear activity, learn how to "Scare That Bear!" here: <a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/living/scare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/bear/living/scare/</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Sources for this Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: <a href="https://protectingfloridatogether.gov/ ">https://www.myfwc.com/bear</a></li> <li>Bears and Apiaries (UF/IFAS): <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1318" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1318</a> </li> <li>Living with Black Bears: <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2017/04/24/florida-black-bears/" target="_blank" rel="no