The Florida black bear, Ursus americanus floridanus , is found in heavily wooded terrain, particularly hardwood swamp, cypress swamp, and undisturbed upland forest. Florida black bears do not hibernate, but rather go into a semi-hibernation state known as torpor. In Florida they may do so only during extremely severe winter weather.
Torpor tends to be more common in females who den when they are producing cubs.
The female may stay in her den for a few months. Black bears climb well, and some dens may be well above ground level. Many times a temporary nest, or bed, is made on the ground for resting or napping. The nest is generally a depression found in a palmetto thicket, or tangle of vines, lined with pine straw and leaves. They are omnivorous.