2025年7月,一只年轻的黑熊在俄亥俄州西南游荡,可能从附近的各州散去,正如俄亥俄州熊人口缓慢增长一样。 A young black bear wandered through Southwest Ohio in July 2025, likely dispersing from nearby states, as bear populations in Ohio slowly grow.

2025年7月,一个年轻的男性黑熊,可能是一只2岁的幼熊,在西南俄亥俄州被跟踪,在包括Clermont和Clark在内的多个县看到。 A young male black bear, likely a 2-year-old cub, was tracked roaming through Southwest Ohio in July 2025, with sightings in multiple counties including Clermont and Clark. 俄亥俄州自然资源部(自然资源部)证实它在贝瑟尔附近存在,怀疑它可能继续向东走,可能寻找伴侣。 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) confirmed its presence near Bethel and suspects it may have continued eastward, possibly seeking a mate. 据信,这只熊正准备在藏身的巢穴里冬眠。 The bear is believed to be preparing for winter hibernation in a sheltered den. 这种观察是更广泛趋势的一部分:俄亥俄州的黑熊数量正在缓慢增加,2022年报告52个县有285个。 This sighting is part of a broader trend: black bear numbers in Ohio are slowly increasing, with 285 reported in 2022 across 52 counties. 涉及代顿大学的一个新的全球定位系统跟踪项目旨在研究熊的移动情况,因为年轻男性经常从宾夕法尼亚州和西弗吉尼亚州的人群中流散。 A new GPS tracking project involving the University of Dayton aims to study bear movements, as young males often disperse from populations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 官员强调,熊几乎没有构成什么威胁,建议公众保持冷静,避免对抗,并在遇到危险时使用预警准则。 Officials emphasize that bears pose little threat and advise the public to remain calm, avoid confrontation, and use the AWARE guidelines if encountered.