Florida Black Bears

<p>Florida black bears have been in the news, frequently, this year! On today&#39;s episode, we chat about the Florida black bear&#39;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 &quot;Scare That Bear!&quot; 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