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Bookmark or Share- The Black Bear Mother & Her Cubs - Bear With UsThe Black Bear Mother & Her Cubs. Cubs are born in January after a gestation period of approximately 7 months. Although mating occurs in June, fetal development takes place mainly in the last 2 months of pregnancy after the fertilized egg implants in the uterus in November (delayed implantation).
- Typical Year for Black Bears - North American Bear CenterBlack bear cubs are generally born in January. The mother bear licks them clean, keeps them warm and moves into positions to make it easier for them to nurse. February: All bears continue to hibernate.
- Care of Newborn Cubs - North American Bear CenterCare of Newborn Cubs. Bear Biology Black Bears Mothers Raise Cubs. Newborn cubs are smaller, relative to their mother’s size, than the young of any other placental mammal. They are totally dependent on their mothers. Newborn cubs have little fur, weigh less than a pound, and can barely crawl.
- The Cubs Develop - North American Bear CenterBear Biology Black Bears Mothers Raise Cubs. By the end of February, cubs are 4 to 6 weeks old and usually weigh 2-3 pounds. They have dense fur almost an inch long. They can thermo-regulate to some extent, but they still cry for help staying warm and fed. They can crawl, but they can’t walk.
- 10 Interesting Facts About Bear Cubs (Pictures)10 cool facts about bear cubs. 1. Most bears are born as multiples. Bears have anywhere from 1-5 cubs at a time, with 2 being the most common number. Most bears are capable of raising 2 cubs, with the exception of the Giant Panda.
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