Bears Behaving Badly

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What did Henrietta and her three cubs do in Northern California?

  • They broke into people's houses and made themselves at home. (correct)
  • They went on a picnic in the forest.
  • They went fishing in the local river.
  • They played with other bear cubs in the neighborhood.

What was Henrietta's intention when she started invading houses in February 2022?

  • To get her paws on leftover pizza, ice cream, and pie. (correct)
  • To look for her lost cubs.
  • To find a new place to hibernate.
  • To scare people living in the houses.

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, why are black bears incredibly adept with their hands?

  • They have a strong sense of smell that helps them navigate different objects.
  • They have been trained by humans to open latches and doors.
  • They know what refrigerators look like, and they know what's in them. (correct)
  • They have a natural ability to understand complex tasks.

What kind of mess did Henrietta leave behind when she visited people's houses?

<p>Ginormous messes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Henrietta get access to leftover treats like pizza and ice cream?

<p>From outdoor garbage cans or by going through screen doors and garages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the California Department of Fish and Wildlife monitor black bears in the state?

<p>To study their behavior and protect both bears and humans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name used to affectionately nickname the bear?

<p>Hank the Tank (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did CDFW biologists discover when they came face-to-face with Henrietta for the first time?

<p>Henrietta and the cubs denning underneath a house (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were black bears found behaving badly throughout North America?

<p>Humans keep intruding on bear habitats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Henrietta and the cubs get captured by CDFW?

<p>They were identified as the culprits for breaking into homes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused Disney World in Florida to shut down the Magic Kingdom one summer day in 2023?

<p>A black bear in a tree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do black bears need to bulk up before hibernating?

<p>To survive the winter without food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Henrietta and the cubs after being captured by CDFW?

<p>They were relocated to forests far away from refrigerators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused a bear break-in at a shop in Alaska?

<p>A van delivering fresh doughnuts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the DNA samples taken from Henrietta and the cubs by CDFW biologists?

<p>The DNA matched samples found in the homes the bears had broken into (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for black bears being found behaving badly throughout North America?

<p>Humans keep intruding on bear habitats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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