Feeding:
* Eating: Black bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They're known for their voracious appetites in the summer, focusing on high-calorie foods to build up fat reserves for winter.
* Hunting: They'll hunt for small animals like rodents, insects, fish, and even larger prey like deer fawns if the opportunity arises.
* Foraging: Summer is prime time for berries, nuts, seeds, and fruits. They'll spend a lot of time foraging in forests, meadows, and along streams.
Other Activities:
* Mating: Black bears mate in the summer months, though cubs aren't born until the following spring.
* Raising Cubs: Mothers with cubs from the previous year will continue to teach them essential survival skills like foraging and denning.
* Exploring: They'll wander vast areas in search of food, venturing far from their usual territories.
* Avoiding Humans: While they might be more active, black bears are still largely solitary and try to avoid humans.
Remember: Black bears are wild animals, and it's important to be aware of their presence and take precautions when hiking or camping in areas where they are found.