Truth: Contrary to popular belief, the black bears of Yosemite are actually quite small in size compared to grizzlies and other bear species. Where adult male grizzly are known to easily weight 1, pounds,. The largest documented black bear in Yosemite weighed pounds. Fully grown, black bears of the Sierra are usually not more than 60 inches in length, but can reach up to 7 feet tall on their hind legs.
Truth: Park officials estimate that only to black bear currently reside in Yosemite National Park. While that may seem like a lot, consider that this populous is dispersed across 1, square miles of land, an area roughly the same size as Rhode Island.
While bears do tend to congregate in areas with abundant food, such as Yosemite Valley where human food waste abounds, they are also very timid around humans and prefer to keep their distance. Truth: While black bears do tend to shy away from humans, a hungry bear in the wild will not be deterred by campers, especially sleeping ones and especially if smelly foods are left out to lure them into camp.
Case in point…. We recommend using Bear Vaults , which are provided on every Lasting Adventure and work great to keep bears from stealing supper. They also double as great camp chairs. The older a Yosemite black bear is, the less chance it has of being truly black.
Photo: Michael Misselwitz. Truth: The aforementioned myth is actually the exact opposite of best practices for a bear encounter in Yosemite. When you open your eyes to what you are passing, many times you will see a bear.
The bears are there. You just need to use your skills and look for them, and always be aware of your surroundings. Stay safe. The mammoth mammals spend the majority of their lives looking for food, and they are well equipped for it. Sadly, of the bears in Yosemite, about 10 are hit by careless drivers annually. In the Summer Have you ever worn a fur coat in the middle of summer?
Bears In the Fall In the fall, the bears begin to prepare for winter, which means they need to pack their bodies with fatty and high-calorie foods. In the Winter People think all bears hibernate in winter, which can be true but is not always the case. The best thing you can do to protect any park wildlife and yourself is to keep your distance, and never feed them! If you happen to see a bear in a wild place, watch it quietly and give it plenty of space—always keep at least 50 yards between you and the bear.
If you are in a developed area, or if a bear approaches you, act immediately to scare it away: make as much noise as possible by yelling very loudly. If you are with other people, stand together to be more intimidating to the bear. Never surround or corner a bear.
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CNN — Being cooped up at home is no fun for humans, but bears are making the most of the extra space at California's shuttered Yosemite National Park.
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