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A Black Bear in the Mountain Forest
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Color a black bear exploring a mountain forest beside a hollow log. Read about how bears find food and shelter in the wild.
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A Black Bear in the Mountain Forest
What is that dark shape beside the log? It is a black bear in a West Virginia mountain forest.
The bear looks calm as it sniffs the ground. Green ferns grow beside the hollow log.
A black bear has thick fur, a long nose, and small, round ears. Its strong legs help it walk, run, and climb trees.
Black bears have a keen sense of smell. A bear can use its nose to find food in the forest.
The bear may sniff the old log for bugs. Ants and other small creatures can live in and under dead wood.
Black bears eat many kinds of food. They eat berries, nuts, roots, and insects.
They also eat meat when they find it. What a bear eats can change with the seasons.
In spring, fresh plants begin to grow. In summer, berries ripen on bushes.
In fall, bears eat lots of nuts and other food. The extra food helps them store fat for winter.
When cold weather comes, a bear may rest in a den. A den can be in a hollow tree, a rock space, or another sheltered spot.
Black bears may look friendly, but they are wild animals. People should watch them from far away and never feed them.
The forest gives black bears food and places to rest. Even an old hollow log can be a good place for a bear to search for a meal.
Glossary
- ferns: Green plants with divided leaves.
- hollow: Having an empty space inside.
- keen: Very strong or sharp.
- ripen: Become ready to eat.
- sheltered: Protected from wind or weather.
Comprehension questions
Where is the black bear?
What do the bear's strong legs help it do?
Why might the bear sniff the old log?
Name two foods black bears eat.
What happens to berries in summer?
Why do bears eat lots of food in fall?
Where might a bear rest when cold weather comes?
What does “hollow” mean when it describes the log?
What might a bear do if it smells bugs under a log?
What should people do when they see a black bear?
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Explore black bears through coloring and reading
Download this free coloring page to bring a West Virginia mountain forest to life. The simple outlines and open spaces make it a welcoming choice for young learners.
Pair the printable coloring page with the informative reading passage, “A Black Bear in the Mountain Forest.” Use comprehension questions and a glossary to support discussion about bear habitats, food, and seasonal changes.
Free coloring pages like this one can complement an animal unit in the classroom or a quiet learning activity at home. Remind children that black bears are wild animals and should always be watched from far away.