Urban Wildlife Bear in Putnam County Neighborhood in New York

Where I live bears are often nearby and amble into town to raid trash cans or on their way to get water from the lake. As we encroach more and more into the territory of animals and fail to construct corridors for them to travel safely, the encounters will only continue to rise.

Although a lot of folks want to see wildlife up close, it is usually not a good idea. 

Habituated animals are the ones that become a problem when they are fed or desensitized to humans.

This bear story hit the news this week, and you can see the video of the urban bear walking in the neighborhood.

It is exciting to most people and very scary to others but here are some urban black bear tips for getting along with the local bruins--check it out if you want to avoid problems.

If you are looking for me, find me over on my animal expert site.