Michigan Black Bears By: Anna Leitão

Table of Contents Black Bear Description Black Bear Habitat Black Bear Diet Black Bear Pictures Bears and Humans

I. Black Bear Description Most black bears in Michigan have dark black fur. Bears can weigh between 150-400 pounds. Black bears are about three feet high when on all four feet. Black bears can live 20 to 30 years.

II. Black Bear Habitat Almost 20,000 black bears live in Michigan. Most of the black bears live in the upper peninsula.

III. Black Bear Diet Black bears like to eat nuts and acorns because of their fat and protein. Sometimes black bears eat human garbage. Black bears are opportunistic feeders.

IV. Black Bear Pictures

VI. Bears and Humans Black bears are shy by nature and fear humans. Bears that learn to associate food with humans can be dangerous. People must act responsibly when in bear country.