![]() ![]() Snakes are coldblooded and must move to a suitable surrounding environment to regulate their body temperature. Snakes are predators and eat a wide variety of animals, including rodents, insects, birds' eggs and young birds. Some are active at night, others during the day. Snakes live in a wide variety of habitats including forests, swamps, grasslands, deserts and both fresh and salt water. Protect yourself and protect the black bears by storing trash and food in safe locations when you visit a national forest. Black bears can become a threat to humans, property and themselves-a pattern that normally ends with their death. While bears are attracted to any edible food, they also might try to feast on items we might not consider edible:įor more information on food storage, visit the Bear-Resistant Food Canister page.Īlthough bears are naturally afraid of humans, they lose this fear as they begin to associate human scents with the reward of food. We must all do our part to store personal food and other smellable products in an approved bear-resistant container when hiking, and dispose of trash in bear-resistant dumpsters where provided at developed recreation areas. Bears begin to seek out human food if it is accessible. Food odors and improperly stored garbage will attract bears. ![]() In the wild, they feed on whatever is available. Wash hands regularly to prevent harmful diseases.Both the females and males of most wildlife species are equally dangerous.A car horn, barking dog, or excited children can trigger an animal into fight or flight behavior.Wild animals (including deer, bison, and elk) are individualistic and unpredictable.Approaching or feeding wild animals is never appropriate.Wild animals should be allowed to forage for food, care for their young, sleep and play without human disturbance. You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of wildlife. The consequences of approaching wildlife can be serious. Wildlife experts recommend keeping at least 100 yards away from bears and 25 yards from other large animals. Our national forests provide habitat for wild animals, which can be upset by human presence and can unexpectedly become aggressive.ĭo not give them a reason or an opportunity to attack. ![]()
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