The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) of north central Utah occupies a habitat used for livestock grazing, logging, heavy recreational uses, and human habitation.
Litter size averaged 1.7 cubs per adult female during the.
Animal matter was also a major component of their yearly diet.
Grasses and forbs provided the bulk of the spring diets.
We began this Study in 1985 to determine the food habits, habitat use patterns, home range sizes, productivity, and general health of this population.
The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) of north central Utah occupies a habitat used for livestock grazing, logging, heavy recreational uses, and human habitation