Repopulating and Managing Black Bears in Pennsylvania

Posted by on Sep 12, 2022 in | Comments Off on Repopulating and Managing Black Bears in Pennsylvania Three species of bears inhabit North America: black bears, polar bears and brown bears (including Alaskan brown bears and grizzlies). The only bear living in the eastern United States, and one that is thriving in Pennsylvania, is the American black bear (Ursus americanus). Pennsylvania’s bear population as of 2022 is estimated to be around 16,000, the result of sound, science-based wildlife...
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