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Distribution Map

Before settlement by Europeans, black bears occupied all of mainland Florida as well as some coastal islands and larger keys. Habitat loss and persecution by early settlers reduced the occupied range to 6 core areas (Eglin, Apalachicola, Osceola, Ocala, St. Johns, and Big Cypress) and 2 remnant populations (Chassahowitzka and Glades/Highlands).

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