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The American black bear is the most commonly seen bear in North America, and it has the largest geographic range. Black bears can be found as far south as central Mexico and as far north as northern Alaska and most of Canada.
Aug 17, 2024 · The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) lists the black bear as a species of least concern. The species is widespread across North America, and population studies estimate that some 850,000 to 900,000 black bears currently live in North America.
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The American black bear (Ursus americanus), also known as the black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. It is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location.
Black bears are North America's most familiar and common bears. They typically live in forests and are excellent tree climbers, but are also found in mountains and swamps. Despite their name,...
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Jun 22, 2021 · American black bears only live in North America. Black bears in Asia are called Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus), or moon bears, and are a separate species from American black...
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Our work. How can you help? American black bears are large mammals found in North America. They have a distinctive appearance, with thick, dark fur, a prominent snout, and round ears. Smaller than brown bears, adults typically range from 1.3 to 1.9 meters (4.3 to 6.2 feet) in length and weigh between 60 and 300 kilograms (132 and 661 pounds).
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Range: The American black bear is found only in North America. The population is estimated at 750,000. They live in forests as far south as Florida and northern Mexico and as far north as forests grow in Alaska and Canada.
