16 Questions
What did Henrietta and her three cubs do in Northern California?
They broke into people's houses and made themselves at home.
What was Henrietta's intention when she started invading houses in February 2022?
To get her paws on leftover pizza, ice cream, and pie.
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, why are black bears incredibly adept with their hands?
They know what refrigerators look like, and they know what's in them.
What kind of mess did Henrietta leave behind when she visited people's houses?
Ginormous messes
How did Henrietta get access to leftover treats like pizza and ice cream?
From outdoor garbage cans or by going through screen doors and garages.
Why did the California Department of Fish and Wildlife monitor black bears in the state?
To study their behavior and protect both bears and humans.
What was the name used to affectionately nickname the bear?
Hank the Tank
What did CDFW biologists discover when they came face-to-face with Henrietta for the first time?
Henrietta and the cubs denning underneath a house
Why were black bears found behaving badly throughout North America?
Humans keep intruding on bear habitats
Why did Henrietta and the cubs get captured by CDFW?
They were identified as the culprits for breaking into homes
What caused Disney World in Florida to shut down the Magic Kingdom one summer day in 2023?
A black bear in a tree
Why do black bears need to bulk up before hibernating?
To survive the winter without food
What happened to Henrietta and the cubs after being captured by CDFW?
They were relocated to forests far away from refrigerators
What caused a bear break-in at a shop in Alaska?
A van delivering fresh doughnuts
What was the outcome of the DNA samples taken from Henrietta and the cubs by CDFW biologists?
The DNA matched samples found in the homes the bears had broken into
What was the main reason for black bears being found behaving badly throughout North America?
Humans keep intruding on bear habitats
Learn about the mischievous antics of a real-life mama black bear named Henrietta and her cubs as they break into people's houses in Northern California, much like in the fairy tale 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' Find out how they made themselves at home without hurting anyone but causing lots of damage.
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