Bears are considered this (omnivore, carnivore, herbivore)?
omnivores
My claws are shorter and more curved
Black bear
They do this during the winter.
hibernate
Which bear is more frequently occurring in Idaho?
Black bears
When hiking, what should you do to avoid surprising a bear?
Clap, whistle, sing, talk with others, etc.
During predatory behavior, you should NOT?
play dead
My rump is lower than my shoulder hump
Grizzly Bear
The average rate of this internal organ of the black bear during hibernation is 40 to 50.
the black bear heart rate during hibernation
Which bear is more likely to attack you?
Grizzly Bears
True/False: You should maintain direct eye contact when encountering a bear?
FALSE
Bears do this to check on things when they are curious.
stand on two legs
The weight of a Grizzly bear cub at birth is?
close to half a pound
Black bear young are about the size of?
a small squirrel (at birth)
One bear can climb trees the other cannot. This one can climb trees.
black bears
If you encounter a dead elk on your hike, what should you do?
Have bear spray/gun in hand and ready to use, use extra precaution, be extra aware!
Bears do this to intimidate potential attackers.
bluffing
I stand 2-3.5 feet at the shoulder when on all fours.
Black bear
Describe the locations in Idaho that you may encounter a grizzly.
Northern Idaho and Eastern Idaho
True/False: If a bear is portraying non-defensive behavior, you should shoot at it with a gun?
FALSE
Black bear range has decreased due in large part to this.
human expansion
My face profile is dish shaped and I have longer fur around my neck.
Grizzly bear
Black bears live in forests with these trees in particular because of a good ability to climb this tree.
pine trees
Describe the physical differences between a black bear and a Grizzly (at least 3 differences)
face profile, claws, shoulder hump & rump, etc.
If a bear makes contact with you, you should?
Play dead and hope the bear decides to leave. Fighting back will likely encourage the bear to continue the attack.