Saturday, 1 February 2014

Stories Behind Black Bear Photographs For Sale

By Nelda Powers


The America black bear has been identified as the most common subspecies in this species. In the past, these graceful creatures occupied most of the forested zones in the north American continent. Their habitats of choice are usually areas that are quite inaccessible by humans and areas with ample supply of food material. Among the black bear photographs for sale are those that have been captured by enthusiasts in their wild habitats.

Bears prefer keeping to the forested areas but they may roam wide over open country if there is a shortage of food. Their lifestyles and choice of habitats have largely evolved as a result of growing pressure from upcoming human settlements. Nevertheless, they can coexist with humans if the environment is friendly and will keep away unless they feel a threat.

It is not advisable to feed prowling bears around your home or campsite as they may become violent when they seek a meal. If the campsite is in deep bear country, never allow children to wander out of your sight. In case an encounter ensues, remain calm and try to retreat when the animal looks away. Be careful with making eye contact as it may mistake it for a challenge.

Run away only if your safe haven is in close proximity as these creatures can easily outrun the average person. If you reside in areas with a heavy presence of wildlife, consider installing an electric fence to keep out their nuisance. Always be cautious about leaving your garbage lying about as it may attract opportunistic scavengers.

When winter is approaching, bears will forage for up to twenty hours on a daily basis to add up weight and stock on energy for their long sleep. During this time, the females will give birth to about three blind and helpless cubs. The young ones are solely dependent on suckling their mother and will remain with her for approximately two years. A female with cubs can be very dangerous as she is very protective of her offspring.

Adult males will always walk alone and are a threat to the young cubs if their mother is not vigilant. Bears rarely operate together unless it is in the mating season or a mother tending to her cubs. Adult males are bigger and can grow up to three hundred kilograms in the wild habitats.

Once they become adults, these creatures have little to fear from natural predation. Occasionally brown bears or packs of gray wolves may confront them. Coyotes and cougars are known predators of black bear cubs but are often dissuaded by the presence of a fierce mother. Sometimes, the dens may flood with water when thawing sets in at the end of winter, killing the helpless offspring.

Sometimes black bear photographs for sale may depict these creatures burrowed in their winter dens. During this time, the bears are in a state of torpor, with reduced heart rate and metabolism. However, unlike hibernation, the body temperature remains within the normal range. During this time, there is no urination or defecation as all wastes are recycled by the body for nutrients.




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