Life Cycle
Female Black Bears begin to mate around the age of four,
meanwhile males begin at the age of 6. Females can produce cubs every 2-3 years
depending on the amount of food supply. Black Bears mate in June and July.
Females give birth to 1-5 cubs in January and Februaury during hibernation. Cubs
are blind and hairless at birth and onlty way 7-9 ounces. During spring the cubs
begin to explore their enviornment with their mother. They learn how to survive
and find food through the journeys with their mother during the spring, summer,
and fall. By the end of their second spring they are able to survive on their
own.
meanwhile males begin at the age of 6. Females can produce cubs every 2-3 years
depending on the amount of food supply. Black Bears mate in June and July.
Females give birth to 1-5 cubs in January and Februaury during hibernation. Cubs
are blind and hairless at birth and onlty way 7-9 ounces. During spring the cubs
begin to explore their enviornment with their mother. They learn how to survive
and find food through the journeys with their mother during the spring, summer,
and fall. By the end of their second spring they are able to survive on their
own.