There are between 500 and 800 black bears currently living in New Jersey, depending on who's counting. Black bears are excellent swimmers. They can run up to 35 miles per hour. They are excellent climbers. They will climb in search of food and for protection.
Black bears are very intelligent.
They have an excellent sense of smell and hearing. Bears lean very quickly and bears that associate food with people may become aggressive and dangerous. Their diet consists of mostly plants and fruits. They will also eat small animals, insects and carrion. Black bears give birth every other year.