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Vegetation is the primary bear food in northeastern Minnesota when all seasons are considered. In April, flower parts of aspen, willow, maple, ash, ... Read More
Berries are important foods throughout the black bear range. The most commonly eaten berries in northeastern Minnesota are sarsaparilla berri... Read More
Ant specialists refer to ant larvae and pupae as "brood." These digestible clumps of fat and protein are the main source of animal ... Read More
Hazelnuts are one of the most important and preferred bear foods in northeastern Minnesota. Across North America, availability of hard mast (... Read More
Insects and animal matter are less than 10% of the annual black bear diet around Ely and across most of North America. Across America, except... Read More
In outbreak years, caterpillars usually hatch in May, defoliate huge areas, and pupate 5-6 weeks later in June or early July. As the caterpil... Read More
Although bears prefer immature bees, they also will honey, depending upon the alternatives. Honey is mostly sugar with an average composition of ... Read More
Effects of food on cub growth and survival: Starvation is the main cause of death for black bear cubs around Ely. By fall, cubs can weigh 15 to 162 p... Read More
A keen sense of smell Strong curved claws for climbing trees and ripping logs Strength for turning over rocks and logs to get colonial insects ... Read More
Predation: The stocky body that gives black bears strength and minimizes heat loss makes them a poor predator. The stocky, insulated bod... Read More
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