New Jersey Black Bears

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New Jersey Black Bears

• A PowerPoint by
• Ryan
• Eric
• Alex
• Jeffrey
• Natalie
• Andrea

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• Black Bears are disappearing in New Jersey.
• People have destroyed their habitat by clearing
  land to build homes and businesses.
• Our PowerPoint will show you how we can live
  safely in New Jersey and also keep Black Bears
  alive.

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Population in New Jersey

• Today
• Bears- 450-550
• People- 8,000,000
• New Jersey is the most densely populated state.
  As the human population grows so does the number
  of complaints about bears.
• Can we safely coexist?

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Did you know?

• There is a 1000 fine in New Jersey if you feed a
  black bear !

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Did you know?

• You might think they are fierce, but black bears
  really are shy.

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Black Bears

• can be black, brown, cinnamon, silver-blue, or
  even white
• can see color and have good eyesight
• are good at swimming and climbing
• can run up to 35 mph

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A Black Bears diet consists of

• Fruit
• Nuts
• Plants
• Meat

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Black Bear habitat

• Forests
• Lakes
• Open spaces
• Aspen forests
• Cedar swamps
• Marshes
• Beaver ponds

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What should we do with the bears?

• Some people want to kill any bear that comes in
  contact with humans.
• Others want to protect the bears.
• Still others want to move the bears to protected
  areas.

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Would bears be better off in the wild?

• Pro
• Bears would be in their natural habitat.
• Bears would have everything they would need or
  want.

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Would black bears be better off in the wild?

• Cons
• Bears might not have everything they need or
  want.
• Bears and people might encounter each other.

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Would bears be better off in a protected habitat?

• Pro
• No humans will harm Black Bears.
• Con
• Black Bears might not have everything they need
  or want.
• They could overpopulate.

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Bear Safety Rules

• Plant gardens in open areas.
• Get bear-proof garbage cans.
• Pick fruits and vegetables as soon as they are
  ripe.
• Dont keep pet food outside.
• Dont put left-over food outside.

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More bear safety rules

• Hang birdfeeders at least 10 feet high.
• Dont keep food in tents when camping.
• Never corner a bear.
• Never look a bear in the eye.
• Dont feed bears.

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Can you believe?

• In Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania there are 7,000
  people and 20 black bears
• living in the seven square mile town.
• There are no problems between the people and
  bears!

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