Black Bear Quiz: Are You An Expert?

No, Sorry. The correct answer is smell. Bears are thought to have the most powerful nose on the entire planet!

No, the correct answer is 5-7 feet. Quite a tall order!

No, sorry, the correct answer is 3 feet.

Incorrect. If approached by a black bear you should stand your ground and face the bear directly. Make yourself to appear as big as possible, and make a lot of loud noise.

Incorrect. The answer is 30 mph. These things can move!

Sorry, wrong answer. On average a bear will have 2-3 cubs, although as many as 6 have been recorded, but this is extremely rare.

Incorrect. The female black bear is much smaller than the males, averaging 150-175 pounds. Still wouldn’t mess with her!

Sorry, wrong answer. The average male weighs around 275 pounds, although some bears may be 400+ pounds!

No, sorry. The correct answer is 20-40 miles. Bears get around!

Incorrect. The answer is an astonishing 20,000! Wow!