Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Feeding

Behavior of Black Bears Feeding behavior is a critical determinant of the health and survival of black bears (Ursus americanus), a species widely distributed in North America. Black bears are omnivorous, meaning they consume both plant- and animal-based foods. These animals forage for a variety of food items, inclu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 123× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-6622 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Behavior of Black Bears Feeding behavior is a critical determinant of the health and survival of black bears (Ursus americanus), a species widely distributed in North America. Black bears are omnivorous, meaning they consume both plant- and animal-based foods. These animals forage for a variety of food items, including fruits, nuts, berries, insect larvae, and small vertebrates like frogs and fish. They also opportunistically scavenge for carrion. During periods of low food availability, black bears may hibernate or den in order to conserve energy. Furthermore, black bears may also consume human-associated foods, including garbage, livestock, and bird feeders, which can lead to negative interactions with people. Knowing the feeding behavior of black bears is important for both conservation and management purposes in order to ensure the survival of these animals in the wild.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 123 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development (ISSN 2691-6622).

Journal editorial board
Mariana Hinzmann · Portugal Miklas Scholz · United Kingdom

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