American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 47,096
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The American black bear, 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 species. It is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location. It typically lives in largely forested areas; it will leave forests in search of food and is sometimes attracted to human communities due to the immediate availability of food.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “American black bear”.