✉news EnvironmentWildlife first seen 8 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #6
Wildlife officials issue safety tips as black bear appetites peak
Original: Wildlife officials provide safety tips, saying black bears' appetites now at seasonal high
Wildlife officials are urging residents to take precautions as black bears enter their peak feeding season, when they eat heavily to prepare for winter. Authorities advise securing trash, removing bird feeders and pet food, and never approaching or feeding bears. The guidance aims to prevent close encounters as bears roam further in search of calories.
Why now: Bears are actively seeking food in populated areas during the fall feeding season, prompting renewed safety warnings.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 8 h ago to 1 h ago.
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