Wildlife Interactions

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Avoid Wildlife Interactions

Maine is a beautiful state with an abundance of wildlife, and observing wild animals from your home or backyard is a thrilling experience. But the privilege of sharing your outdoor space with wildlife comes with certain responsibilities, all to keep you and the wildlife safe.

Discard and secure trash properly and compost responsibly to keep wildlife wild.

Avoid Wildlife Conflicts

Seeing wildlife near your home, even during daylight, is typically not a cause for alarm. The best way to encourage wildlife to move to another area is to follow the steps above.

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Black bears are most active in Maine during January - April.

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Maine has over 35,000 black bears.

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Black bears are herbivores (eat plants only).

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Black bears hibernate during the winter months.

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Maine has the largest black bear population in the US.

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Avoid Wildlife Interactions

Discard and secure trash properly and compost responsibly to keep wildlife wild.

Avoid Wildlife Conflicts

Keeper Quiz

Question 1 of 5

Black bears are most active in Maine during January - April.

Keeper Quiz

Question 2 of 5

Maine has over 35,000 black bears.

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Question 3 of 5

Black bears are herbivores (eat plants only).

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Question 4 of 5

Black bears hibernate during the winter months.

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Question 5 of 5

Maine has the largest black bear population in the US.

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