NPSpecies

Coman (1987) reports this species for Mount Desert Island but does not give any detailed observations within the park.

Native to New England (Whitaker and Hamilton 1998). Native to Maine (Palmer 1937). Native to Mount Desert Island (Manville 1942).

Coman (1987) estimated 12 to 15 individuals on Mount Desert Island.

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (status, abundance) updated 4/11/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Coman (1987) several years ago a pair of bears raised 3 cubs on MDI, numbers have increased to 12-15 individuals. Coman (1981): Present on MDI, at least 2 females have reared cubs. Acadia National Park (1976): for the years 1968 to 1976, occasionally found in the park, but not normally considered a resident; population considered static through the period. Manville (1942): Absent on MDI; although there are reports that they were formerly common on the island but may have disappeared about 1880. Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Residency was Unknown with comment: Coman (1981) at least 2 females have reared cubs on MDI, but no records of breeding within park lands.