Black bears are common in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, including in the Boulder foothills and, on rare occasions, campus. With winter approaching, they are out filling up on calories before hitting their dens for hibernation.Ìý
For those living off campus,Ìýit is important to keep your outdoor living area free ofÌýbear food, which can include bird feeders, dog food and ripe fruit from trees on the property.
Bear safety tips
ÌýRead more: Tips for co-existing with campus wildlife
The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ BoulderÌýcampus isÌýhome to, or frequented by, raccoons, deer, squirrels, beavers, prairie dogs and dozens of species of birds. Foxes have also been making a rebound in the area. On rare occasions, we even get visits from larger animals such as coyotes and bears. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder's Environmental Services team offers a few simple reminders about interactions between people and wildlife on campus.Ìý