Blueberries aren’t just a delightful treat that humans like to eat. Bears love to eat them, too. In fact, blueberries are a critical part of a bear’s diet.

During the time when blueberries were abundant in July and August, per the North American Bear Center, bears love to munch on blueberries. Black bears can reportedly eat up to 30,000 berries each day in a good year — that’s a lot of berries.

Why are wild blueberries so special?

While blueberries are good for bears, they are also good for humans. The University of Maine has touted the health benefits of