HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) — To the surprise of some Huntsville residents this week, a black bear was caught on camera roaming around their houses.
While this sight may make you do a double-take, experts say black bear sightings in Alabama are actually pretty common.
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“May through late July, bears are their most active and more likely to be seen statewide,” said Marianne Gauldin. Gauldin is a biologist with the Alabama Wildlife and Fisheries Division.
She said many are fearful of black bears, but they are not there to bother you…