1. When a bear stands up it is going to charge.

2. All black bears are black.

3. A bear's sense of smell is better than a dog's.

4. Bears can't climb trees.

5. A bear can run faster than you.

6. When hiking in bear country it is good to make noise.

7. Black bears are normally vicious and aggressive.

8. During hibernation, a bear does not eat, drink, defecate or urinate.

9. A newborn cub is about the size of a newborn human.

10. Bears mate for life.