Florida Black Bear #1
by Millard H Sharp
Title
Florida Black Bear #1
Artist
Millard H Sharp
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Adult Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus), Osceola National Forest, Florida. These black bears are listed as threatened by Florida and are candidates for an endangered listing by the federal government. Only six major populations are left in Florida in Ocala, Apalachicola, Osceola National Forest, Eglin Air Force Base, Blackwater State Forest and Big Cypress Swamp. Unlike its northern relative, the American black bear, the Florida black bear does not hibernate but rather remains active with short periods of sleep. They generally do not create nor use elaborate dens, but will crush down light brush or grasses to use instead. Their diet is 80% vegetable matter, including berries, acorns, insects, and palmetto hearts, and occasionally they will eat armadillos and carion.
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December 8th, 2013
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