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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
