Ursus americanus Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 11/25/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Ursus americanus - The Bear Facts

Considered the largest, native terrestrial mammal currently living in Georgia, the black bear (Ursus americanus) is a keystone species that symbolizes the wild qualities of the state. Black bears can typically be found in three distinct regions of Georgia, although they will range over larger areas in search of food. They can be found in the North Georgia mountains, along the Ocmulgee River drainage system in the central part of the state and in the Okefenokee Swamp in the southeast. Young male bears often will roam large areas until they are able to establish their own territory.

What do black bears eat? Black bears are very opportunistic eaters. Most of their diet consists of grasses, roots, berries, and insects. They will also eat fish and mammals—including carrion—and easily develop a taste for human foods and garbage. Bears that become habituated to human food at campsites, cabins, or rural homes can become dangerous and are often killed—thus the frequent reminder: Please don't feed the bears!

Do bears really hibernate in Georgia? Not in the strict definition of hibernate. During the winter months, bears in Georgia usually will enter into dens and their bodies will enter into a state known as torpor. This action is driven primarily by temperature and food availability. Bears in south Georgia tend to stay more active during the winter than bears in north Georgia because of average winter temperature differences.

What is a bear den like? Most people think bears only have dens in caves. Bears in Georgia will use caves for dens, however there are very few caves in Georgia accessible to bears for denning. Most bears will choose to den in tree cavities, especially in north Georgia. Other common den sites include underneath rootballs of fallen trees, brushpiles from timber operations, thickets, or any other location that might provide them a little protection from the colder winter air. Bears only use dens during the winter months. During the rest of the year, bears will sleep just about anywhere.

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