The young ones whimper or bawl. Habitat Black bears have long been viewed as forest dwelling animals. However, an unbroken expanse of forest doesn't provide enough food for black bears. They need berry patches and stream bottoms to satisfy their appetites for plants and insects. In Colorado, the largest black bear populations are found in areas dominated by Gambel's oak and aspen near open areas of chokecherry and serviceberry bushes.
Every bear has a home range where it finds all it needs.
It travels to different areas of its home range as snow recedes, plants sprout and berries ripen. In general, black bears may range from 10 to 250 square miles. Adult males occupy the largest areas, while females usually establish their home range close to their mothers'. Habits Bears may be active anytime, day or night, most often during morning and evening twilight. About 90 percent of a bear's diet is made up of nutritious plants, while about 10 percent of its diet consists of animals.