American black bear

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The American black bear is a medium-sized, omnivorous bear native to North America, commonly found in forested regions and known for its adaptability to diverse habitats.

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Observed surface forms (3)

Surface form Occurrences
California black bear 1
Kermode bear 1
Ursus americanus 1

Statements (64)

Predicate Object
instanceOf bear species
mammal
omnivore
activityPattern primarily crepuscular
attractedTo human food and garbage
averageBodyLength 120–200 centimeters
averageFemaleMass 41–170 kilograms
averageLitterSize 1–3 cubs
averageMaleMass 57–250 kilograms
averageShoulderHeight 70–105 centimeters
binomialName Ursus americanus
breedingSeason late spring to early summer
canClimb yes
canSwim yes
class Mammalia
coatColor black
blond
brown
cinnamon
white
commonName American black bear
black bear
conflictsWith humans
diet omnivorous
eats berries
carrion
fish
grasses
insects
nuts
roots
small mammals
family Ursidae
foundIn Canada
Mexico
United States of America
surface form: United States
genus Ursus
gestationType delayed implantation
hasMorph American black bear self-linksurface differs
surface form: Kermode bear
hibernates yes
hibernationSeason winter
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInWild 20 years
maximumLifespanInCaptivity over 30 years
maximumLitterSize 6 cubs
nativeTo North America
order Carnivora
phylum Chordata
primarySense smell
primaryThreats conflict-related killing
habitat loss
vehicle collisions
rangeTrend expanding in some regions
reproduction viviparous
roleInEcosystem scavenger
seed disperser
sexualDimorphism males larger than females
socialStructure mostly solitary
taxonRank species
typicalHabitat forests
mountains
swamps
tundra edges

Referenced by (6)

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Southern Sierra Nevada biodiversity American black bear
this entity surface form: California black bear
Sequoia National Park fauna American black bear
Great Bear Rainforest habitatFor American black bear
Ursidae hasMember American black bear
this entity surface form: Ursus americanus
American black bear hasMorph American black bear self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Kermode bear
Ursidae notableMember American black bear