Black Bears
The Bear Den
Grizzly Bears
Bear Groups
Bear Aware at Camp
100
What color is a black bear? Name 2 colors. Bonus 100 with all 4 answers.
Typically, the fur is predominantly black with the muzzle brown, and occasionally there is a white patch on the chest. In Missouri, the fur color may be blonde, reddish brown, dark brown, or black. mdc.mo
100
Bears are carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores?
Bears are omnivores. They mostly eat fruit, nuts, and grasses or plants. They will occasionally eat insects, bird eggs, or small animals if they are easily accessible. mdc.mo
100
Grizzly Bears are also called ______________
North American Brown Bear or Brown Bear. BeBearAware
100
What are the two constellations that are named for bears?
Ursa major and Ursa minor, aka the Big Dipper and Little Dipper
100
True or False. When you are doing eating your hotdog, it is okay to toss it into the campfire.
Keep a clean camp. Don’t burn food scraps or trash in your fire ring or grill. mdc.mo
200
True or False: Grizzly and Black Bears are the only bear species found in Missouri.
F: Most black bears in Missouri live south of the Missouri River, but individuals have been seen as far north as the Iowa border. Black bears are the only bear species found in Missouri. mdc.mo
200
Do bears really hibernate?
Yes. A bear’s metabolism, heartbeat and respiration rate drops dramatically, but its body temperatures only drops about 12 degrees during hibernation. They don’t eat at all, nor do they go to the bathroom. While they’re hibernating, they recycle all of their waste products and actually heal any injuries they may have had when they turned in. So many scientists now call bears “Super Hibernators” because they can fall into a deep sleep for four to six months without eating or drinking, wake up in the spring and head back out into the world. BearWise
200
Name 3 popular cartoon bears.
Yogi Bear, Winnie the Pooh Bear, Paddington Bear, Care Bears, Baloo, The Berenstain Bears, Smokey Bear, Fozzie Muppet Bear
200
A Fed Bear is a _________ Bear!
A fed bear is a dead bear. mdc.mo
Feeding bears makes them lose their natural fear of humans, and teaches them to see humans as food providers. They will learn to go to places like homes, campsites, and neighborhoods to look for food, instead of staying in the forest.
300
Black Bears can weight __________ pounds.
Black Bears can weigh up to 500 to 600 lbs. mdc.mo.org
300
What are the three types of bears found in North America? Up to 3 points
Black Bear, Grizzly Brown Bear, and Polar Bears
300
What should you do with your campsite trash and food coolers at night?
Keep your campsite clean and free of food odor, wash cookware and remove garbage daily. Do not leave garbage in the camp overnight. Pack food in closed containers and place them in your car or other secure place. mdc.mo
400
True or False: a black bear can smell a steak grilling from a mile away.
T: A black bear can smell the scent of a human in a footprint, ripe berries in the air, and a steak grilling a mile away. A bear can smell seven times better than a bloodhound, known for tracking lost people.
400
How many calories does a black bear aim to consume in a day in the fall?
They must consume ten times as many calories as they need during the spring and summer if they’re going to den up in tip-top shape. That means finding 20,000 calories a day or more. bearwise
400
Which is the black bear and grizzly bear?
400
There were 10 original Care Bears. Name two. Bonus 100 if name 5 or more.
Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-a-Lot Bear, Tenderheart Bear, and Wish Bear.
400
What should you do if you encounter a black bear in the woods?
If you see a bear before it notices you: stand still, don’t approach. Then move away quietly in the opposite direction.
If you encounter a bear that’s aware of you: don’t run; running may trigger a chase response. Back away slowly in the opposite direction and wait for the bear to leave. BearWise
500
How fast can bears move in mph? Bonus 100 on climbing ability.
Although large animals, black bears are surprisingly quick and agile. They can sprint up to 35 miles per hour and climb 100 feet up a tree within 30 seconds.
500
Bears’ appetites are biologically programmed to go into hyperdrive in the fall because they need to put on a thick layer of life-sustaining fat before they turn in for the winter. This annual power-eating marathon is called ______________.
hyperphagia BearWise.org
500
North American Grizzly Bears are found in Canada and these 5 United States. Name 2. Bonus 100 points for all 5.
Grizzly bears live in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Alaska and Canada. BearWise.org
500
What is a group of bears called?
A sloth or sleuth
500
Black bears are generally crepuscular in nature. What does this mean?
Crepuscular = animals that are active at dusk and dawn.