Bears live primarily in the forest and they have a remarkable way of adapting to people moving in to their territory. Black bears eat berries, nuts, tubers, roots, honey, worms, buds, leaves, fruit, twigs, grubs, fish, insects, and small mammals. In the spring, black bears even eat the inside layer of young trees. They must eat between 11 and 18 pounds of food each day to stay healthy. Black bears hibernate during the winter months.
Water should be boiled for at least 3 to 5 minutes to sanitize it. Some agencies recommend boiling for 10 minutes just to be safe. If you live at high altitudes, add a minute for every 1000 feet above sea level.
You can sometimes care for a boil at home. 1  Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, or open the boil. 2  Gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. 3  Put warm, wet cloths on the boil for 20 to 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day.  Keep using heat for 3 days after the boil 1  opens. If the boil is draining on its own, let it drain.