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Bears
Self-Guided
Junior Ranger Activity

  1. What kind of bears can you find in California?

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  1. What happened to all the grizzly bears in California?
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  1. What do black bears eat?
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  1. Where do black bears live?
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  1. Find a picture of a black bear track and draw it here:
 

 

 
  1. What does the black bear use its claws for?
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  1. Can black bears climb trees?
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  1. How do bears adapt to winter weather?
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  1. What would you do if you saw a bear?
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  1. What would you do to have a safe camping trip in a place where bears live?
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When you have finished this activity, bring it with you to the next Junior Ranger activity in the park to receive a stamp in your Junior Ranger Log Book. (You can get the free book at the park if you don't have one.)

 

Activity by: Kim A. Cabrera
Interpretive Specialist
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
July 2001

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