Today, biologist estimate that there are at least 500 bears in the state. As their natural habitat decreases, the potential for conflicts with humans increase.
Bears are powerful animals.
Most of the ones in New Jersey are black, but a few can be brown or cinnamon-color. Sometimes they have a white patch on their chest near the throat. They are very good at climbing trees and have a keen sense of smell. Black bears also have good hearing and see well enough to observe humans. They find food mostly by scent.