American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)

In spite of their name, black bears range in color from blonde to dark brown. Yosemite is home to 300-500 black bears. Black bears are omnivores, but rely largely on grasses, herbs, manzanita berries, and nuts such as acorns. They aslo pull apart downed treesto find insects and larvae. Cubs are born in the winter and stay with their mothers for around one year.

Keep bears wild! Store all of your food and anything with a scent in a bear proof locker to prevent bears from beoming addicted to human food. Drive slowly, 11 bears were hit on the Yosemite roads in 2019. Support Keep Bears Wild by sporting a black bear lapel pin.

Yosemite Conservnacy funds research and equipment to protect bears, including GPS collars to further understand a bear's daily movement and prevent bears from acquiring human food.  Learn more about the Yosemite wildlife management projects at Keep Bears Wild | Drive Slowly. Store Your Food. Keep Your Distance. 

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