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Black bear
(Ursus americanus)
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Length |
up to 2 m
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| Weight |
up to 400 kg
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| Lifespan |
Up to 30 years in the wild
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Found throughout much of North America, the black bear can in fact be black, brown, cinnamon, white or even blue-ish grey. Most of a black bear’s diet is vegetarian, feeding on grasses, mast and fruits but they will eat animal matter when the opportunity arises - predominantly carrion.
the black bear can in fact be black, brown, cinnamon, white or even blue-ish grey.
Black bears are full of curiosity and have complex family relationships which result from the slow maturation of cubs. During this time, mothers impart vital hunting and navigational skills to their offspring.
Did you know?
Black bears are highly efficient hibernators; they can sleep for up to seven months without eating or drinking.
