Monday, July 9, 2007

Our Black Bears

"All I wanted was a cookie."
Fuzzy B. took this picture. This bear was caught after knocking over trash bins and breaking into a home.



Catskill Mtn. Bear Facts:

Our Bears~

1. can see and smell a blogger from quite a distance.

2. are good at tree climbing, hiding behind bushes, stalking.

3. are intelligent and very curious; would love to hear about your blog.

4. can run up to 35 miles per hour.

5. weigh an average of 130 to 600 pounds

6. eat mostly carrion, insect larvae, the limbs of bloggers, nuts and berries.