One of two Florida black bear cubs is examined and measured by researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on March 20, 2006. It and its sibling were briefly removed from their den to be measured, weighed, aged by hair and ear length and implanted with a microchip. (Barbara V. Perez, Orlando Sentinel file) See more pictures of black bears around Central Florida in our photo gallery.

One of two Florida black bear cubs is examined and measured by researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on March 20, 2006. It and its sibling were briefly removed from their den to be measured, weighed, aged by hair and ear length and implanted with a microchip. (Barbara V. Perez, Orlando Sentinel file)

See more pictures of black bears around Central Florida in our photo gallery.

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