Only a small portion of their diet consists of animal matter (Florida State University; Tallahassee Museum). Black bears are not active predators and they prefer to feed on the carcasses of dead animals (Florida State University; Tallahassee Museum). They tend to receive most of their protein by feeding on insects such as ants, beetles, termites, and bees (Florida State University; Tallahassee Museum). Grasses, nuts, berries, acorns, fruit, and roots make up most of a black bear’s diet (Florida State University; Tallahassee Museum). A black bear’s diet is typically high in carbohydrates, but they favor high protein and fatty foods, which explains why they often dig in trash cans and steal human food (Florida State University; Tallahassee Museum).…