The bears are awake and theyre ready to play!
Courtesy of Tom Williams
A beary cute scene played out on a Tennessee Ring camera earlier this week.
Bear sightings are common in the Tennessee city that serves as a gateway toGreat Smoky MountainsNational Park.
Credit:Courtesy of Tom Williams
According to Gatlinburg.com, approximately 1,500 bears live in the parkthat’s roughly two bears per square mile.
Remember that all bears are wild animals and can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
If you do encounter a black bear, slowly back away while making loud noises.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency suggests keeping at least 50 yardshalf a football fieldbetween you and the bear.
If your presence causes the bear to change its behavior in any way, you are too close.
For more information, visit BearWise.org.
