Ahead of hibernation, more bears are popping up northern Arizona’s urban areas

Black bears have been showing up recently in populated areas around Arizona. One bear was found in a tree at an elementary school in Page. Another got into a grocery store in Oro Valley.

Michael Colaianni with the Arizona Game and Fish Department said they’re active at this time of year ahead of hibernation.

He said a dry summer means fewer acorns in bear habitat in the White Mountains, so they’re getting into more populated areas…

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