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The American Black Bear, Ursus americanus, is common throughout Canada and Alaska as well as scattered through the United States. It is the most common bear in America and grows up to 7 feet in length.

American Black Bear - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about the American black bear.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_bear
American Black Bear - Ursus americanus - ARKive

Learn more about the American black bear - with amazing American black bear videos, photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/american-black-bear/ursus-americanus/
Black Bears - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about black bears with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/black-bear
BioKIDS - Ursus americanus, American Black Bear

Black bears are usually black in color, particularly in eastern North America. They usually have a pale muzzle which contrasts with their darker fur and may sometimes have a white chest spot.
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Ursus_americanus/
North American Bear Center - Quick Black Bear Facts

The black bear is approximately 4 to 7 feet from nose to tail, and two to three feet high at the withers. It has small eyes, rounded ears, a long snout, a large body, a short tail, and shaggy hair. It differs from grizzly bears in being smaller with a smaller shoulder hump, a furred rear instep, a less concave facial profile, smaller claws that are more tightly curved, and longer, smoother, and more tapered ears.
http://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/basic-bear-facts/168-quick-black-bear-facts.html
Black Bear Biology and Behavior - Western Wildlife Outreach

Bears may forage up to 20 hours a day during autumn, increasing their body weight by 35% in preparation for winter. During this time they enter hyperphagia', which literally means "excessive eating."
http://westernwildlife.org/black-bear-outreach-project/biology-behavior-3/
The American Black Bear, National Wildlife Federation

Not all black bears are black - their fur can range in color from pure white to a cinnamon color to very dark brown or black. Most populations have a mixture of these colors, including the pure white form which is found in some individuals in the island archipelago in southern British Columbia (Kermodi Island).
https://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Mammals/Black-Bear.aspx
Kidzone - Bear Facts - American Black Bear

Fun facts for kids including photos and printable activity worksheets; suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 6. The name black bear is not a very accurate name as they come in a variety of colors.
http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/bears/facts-blackbear.htm
Baby Black Bear Learns the Ropes, North America Discovery

In the wintry foothills of North America, a baby black bear's life begins. He must "learn the ropes" from mom in order to survive.
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/north-america/videos/baby-black-bear-learns-the-ropes/
Black Bears - National Park Animals for Kids - YouTube

An enduring symbol of wilderness and power, bears have existed in North America for over 27 million years. With weights up to 500 pounds, black bears are a formidable predator, however they will eat a variety of foods from berries to insects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRGgipzehU
Black Bear - Defenders of Wildlife

Learn about the size, diet, population, range, behavior and other fascinating facts about black bears.
http://www.defenders.org/black-bear/basic-facts

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American Black Bear - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about the American black bear.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_bear
American Black Bear - Ursus americanus - ARKive

Learn more about the American black bear - with amazing American black bear videos, photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/american-black-bear/ursus-americanus/
Black Bears - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about black bears with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/black-bear
BioKIDS - Ursus americanus, American Black Bear

Black bears are usually black in color, particularly in eastern North America. They usually have a pale muzzle which contrasts with their darker fur and may sometimes have a white chest spot.
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Ursus_americanus/
North American Bear Center - Quick Black Bear Facts

The black bear is approximately 4 to 7 feet from nose to tail, and two to three feet high at the withers. It has small eyes, rounded ears, a long snout, a large body, a short tail, and shaggy hair. It differs from grizzly bears in being smaller with a smaller shoulder hump, a furred rear instep, a less concave facial profile, smaller claws that are more tightly curved, and longer, smoother, and more tapered ears.
http://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/basic-bear-facts/168-quick-black-bear-facts.html
Black Bear Biology and Behavior - Western Wildlife Outreach

Bears may forage up to 20 hours a day during autumn, increasing their body weight by 35% in preparation for winter. During this time they enter hyperphagia', which literally means "excessive eating."
http://westernwildlife.org/black-bear-outreach-project/biology-behavior-3/
The American Black Bear, National Wildlife Federation

Not all black bears are black - their fur can range in color from pure white to a cinnamon color to very dark brown or black. Most populations have a mixture of these colors, including the pure white form which is found in some individuals in the island archipelago in southern British Columbia (Kermodi Island).
https://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Mammals/Black-Bear.aspx
Kidzone - Bear Facts - American Black Bear

Fun facts for kids including photos and printable activity worksheets; suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 6. The name black bear is not a very accurate name as they come in a variety of colors.
http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/bears/facts-blackbear.htm
Baby Black Bear Learns the Ropes, North America Discovery

In the wintry foothills of North America, a baby black bear's life begins. He must "learn the ropes" from mom in order to survive.
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/north-america/videos/baby-black-bear-learns-the-ropes/
Black Bears - National Park Animals for Kids - YouTube

An enduring symbol of wilderness and power, bears have existed in North America for over 27 million years. With weights up to 500 pounds, black bears are a formidable predator, however they will eat a variety of foods from berries to insects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaRGgipzehU
Black Bear - Defenders of Wildlife

Learn about the size, diet, population, range, behavior and other fascinating facts about black bears.
http://www.defenders.org/black-bear/basic-facts

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Black Bears

The American Black Bear, Ursus americanus, is common throughout Canada and Alaska as well as scattered through the United States. It is the most common bear in America and grows up to 7 feet in length.

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