- Scientist estimate that an area of 500,000 to one million acres is necessary to support a VIABLE population of Florida black bears.
- Within these large tracts of habitat, bears need access to a water source preferably a swamp, stream, or river.
- Sheltered areas such as a dense shrub thickets, for winter denning and thick vegetative cover for hiding, bedding and raising cubs.
- The average day-to-day movements of Florida black bears appear to focus primarily on finding food.
- A Florida black bear eats about 80 lbs. of food every ten days, or an average of 8 lbs. of food per day.
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