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  1. American black bear - Wikipedia

    The American black bear (Ursus americanus), or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear …

  2. Black bear | Size, Weight, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · black bear, (Ursus americanus), the most common bear (family Ursidae), found in the forests of North America, including parts of northern Mexico. The American black bear consists of …

  3. Strange strategy finally removes 550-pound bear from California home ...

    Jan 9, 2026 · A massive black bear caused thousands in damage while living beneath a California home for weeks before wildlife specialists finally removed the animal.

  4. All about black bears. Learn the bear facts vs. common myths.

    Meet the Black Bear Three species of bears inhabit North America. From largest to smallest, they are the polar bear, brown bear (also known as grizzly) and black bear. Of the three, the black bear is by …

  5. Black Bears - U.S. National Park Service

    Nov 5, 2024 · Despite their name, black bears can be black, cinnamon, blonde, blue/gray, or even white! American black bears (Ursus americanus) are the most common and widely distributed species of …

  6. Black Bear - National Wildlife Federation

    Not all black bears are black—some are brown or a rusty cinnamon color. There are also black bears with light blue-gray fur found in southeastern Alaska known as “glacier bears.”

  7. American Black Bear - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

    In the East, nearly black; in the West, black to cinnamon, with white blaze on chest. A "blue" phase occurs near Yakutat Bay, Alaska, and a nearly white population on Gribble Island, British Columbia, …

  8. Black Bear - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

    The black bear is the most common species of bear in North America. The name "black" bear can be somewhat misleading as this species appears in a range of color phases that include black, …

  9. American Black Bear - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia

    The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. American black bears are …

  10. Black Bear - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Everything you should know about the Black Bear. The Black Bear is the world's most common bear species, and resides primarily in North America.