Black Bears

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Across
  1. 2. A female bear.
  2. 3. A male bear.
  3. 5. Agricultural crop often targeted by bears.
  4. 6. Term for problematic bears causing conflicts.
  5. 8. Dead animals eaten opportunistically.
  6. 9. A young bear.
  7. 11. Shelter where bears sleep through the winter.
  8. 13. Nuts produced by trees like oaks and hickory.
  9. 17. Pennsylvania agency that manages the state's wildlife.
Down
  1. 1. Seasonal period of reduced activity and metabolism.
  2. 2. Feces left behind.
  3. 4. Eats both plants and animals.
  4. 7. Active at dawn and dusk.
  5. 10. Small fruits often eaten by bears.
  6. 12. Mast produced by oak trees.
  7. 14. Footprint left by a bear.
  8. 15. Class of warm blooded animal with hair and mammary glands.
  9. 16. Black Bear's larger and more aggressive relative.