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Carl and Racine Erland | profile | all galleries >> Animals: Multiple Galleries >> Black Bears of the North Island: Multiple Galleries >> Dandelion Bear Gallery tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

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Dandelion Bear Gallery



We would never have guessed that a black bear would be one of the best dandelion control systems around. This bear
was efficiently topping every dandelion in sight as though it was candy for the taking and you could easily trace where
it had been by the swath of missing dandelions. It was a fascinating sight we'll always remember.
Bear facts: Black bears spend a lot of time searching for food and will eat almost anything that is high in protein
and energy. As they prepare to hibernate during the winter, bears may consume 10,000 to 12,000 calories a day,
an amount equal to about seven loaves of bread. An adult male bear can gain more than 100 pounds during the fall.

~ Bears are powerful and strong animals; they should always be treated with caution and respect. ~

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Oh yeeees....I waited all winter for this.
Oh yeeees....I waited all winter for this.
Manners...what manners...let me at the dandelinons!
Manners...what manners...let me at the dandelinons!
Oh my...they're sooooooooo good!
Oh my...they're sooooooooo good!
I wonder if there's more over there...
I wonder if there's more over there...