Bear cubs are born in January. Today (October) a 9 month old black bear cub will weigh 10 to 18 kg in the wild (22 to 40 pounds). Bear cubs are dependant on mother bear till next summer. https://t.co/LPhhOemFks
@wildlifeDZeco Never saw one, but heard of them anecdotally in my NY Masters study area (Steuben county area) before @iSeeMammals though! Photo here is by a Bob Corneau shared with @FLLandTrust in Aug 2017 on Facebook!
We were on the news last week! Check out our interview w/ Hudson Valley News 12: Researchers: Black bear population on the rise in NY #CitizenScience#newyork https://t.co/3iaMYkdJRE
Black bears encounters are increasing across New York state. Our @iSeeMammals project combines digital tech with on-the-ground conservation efforts to better manage the growing numbers of animals in the state. @catsunbear@Fuller_Lab@Lynda555E https://t.co/QGcoJTSf4e
Week 2/12 of our summer field season in NY in progress! Niki (foreground) is a recent Cornell grad and our summer field assistant. Join us by sharing your observations, hikes+ trail cameras w/ our new app build in stores. #citizenscience#trailcams#wildlife#ny
DEC is asking the public to report spotted lanternfly, an #invasivespecies that feeds on 70+ plant species like maple, grapevine and hops. This feeding can stress plants, making them vulnerable to disease and attacks from other insects.
More info: https://t.co/bABBtRuuep
a tall fence will NOT keep #bears away from bird feeders, trash, etc. Secure your attractants! Lots of options available, e.g. bear-resistant trashcan, electric fencing, etc.
(photo posted May 2013 on Bear Smart Durango Facebook)
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DEC Wildlife staff will give a presentation on black #bears and how to avoid nuisance bear encounters on Wednesday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m. at the Berlin Fire Hall, 11 Community Ave., Berlin. The presentation is free and open to the public.
For more info: https://t.co/XOPg7UOPxx
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ICYMI: Last Thursday in #WNY, DEC wildlife staff visited a female #bear and her three male cubs to collect valuable data that will help researchers and biologists monitor #blackbear populations and health in New York. #bears