September 21, 2023

This is the track of an American Black Bear

With an adult human hand shown to compare the size

Bears can be dangerous so don't get close to them and

Only hike with people who run slower than you, if you're wise.

Location: Rock Springs Run State Preserve

Sources: https://floridawildlifefederation.org/florida-black-bear/

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson