Florida Black Bears: Tiny, Shy, But Fearsome And Protected Species

Florida black bears are smaller than their Western counterparts

* They tend to shy away from humans Behavior:

* They can attack humans, albeit rare

* They are capable of defending themselves against other predators, such as alligators Habitat:

* They inhabit various areas, including forests, wetlands, and urban spaces Diet:

* They primarily feed on plants, fruits, and insects Reproduction:

* Female black bears typically give birth to 2-4 cubs after a gestation period of approximately 220 days Conservation Status:

* In Florida... the Florida black bear is listed as a protected species under the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ← →

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The Florida black bear isn't as large as its Western relative and tends to shy away from humans — but a legislator claimed some have attacked people while on crack, via FWC. There was another such story last week. A bear was swimming across the St. Johns River when an alligator popped up and tried to take a bite. The bear swatted it away. Then a SECOND gator tried to make a meal out of Yogi. The bear just pushed by it, then climbed up on the riverbank.