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Black Bears
Black bears are common bear native to North America. They are the smallest bear on the continent.
565 Questions
Are brown bears more dangerous than black bear?
No. The two bears are just as dangerous. The bear is a vry unpredictable creature. It is also very powerful.
Many people survive Grizzly Bear attacks. This is mainly because the bear assumes the threat is not that major and it goes away. Some times they get confused and wander away after they attack. As well they can be scared by loud noises or retaliation of many sorts. Grizzly's may even skirt away by simply shouting at them.
However a Polar Bear rarely gets confused or scared away after they strike. Once a Polar Bear feels the threat is removed it will continue to maul and then eat you. Normally Polar Bears don't stop simply because you play dead. A grizzly will often stop the attack if it thinks you're dead or of no threat at all. Polar bears are generally in it for the kill.
Grizzly's very, very rarely actually "hunt" humans. They eat meat, just a polar bears do but humans are generally not on their list as prime prey for eating. A Polar Bear will, and are known to hunt humans. They will track you for miles if necessary. Humans are on their general menu if need be. Humans are almost never on a Grizzly's menu (although they will eat you if extremely hungry).
Naturally both bears are very deadly and can be ferocious. However the Polar Bear will go to YOU if it sees you in it's vicinity where as a Grizzly will normally go the other way.
Throw either a Grizzly or Polar bear cub's into the scenario and your odds of making it out in one piece decrease dramatically with either bear.
You would much rather have an encounter with a Grizzly Bear than a Polar Bear for the aforementioned reasons. Simply because you have a decent chance of coming out of a Grizzly attack at least "alive" where as the odds are stacked against you if you have an encounter with a Polar Bear.
Ian Billen
What is the weight of a black bear?
That all depends on the species, age, and sex of the bears.
at least 180 pounds
What is the length and weight of a black bear?
Males - 250 lbs. (range from 125 lbs. to over 600 lbs.)
Females - 150 lbs. (range from 90 lbs. to over 300 lbs.)
The height of a bear is measured from the bottom of its paw, flat on the ground, to the highest point of the shoulders. An adult male American black bear will measure between 2½ and 3 feet tall. This is approximately the same height as a Siberian tiger.
What is the incubation of a black bear?
The gestation period of a giant panda is between 95 and 160 days
but the gestation period of a red panda 112 to 158 days
What does the Louisiana black bear eat?
Louisiana black bears, like the other state black bears, eats fruits, nuts, grass, garbage, carrion, deer, wild pigs, grubs, etc.
What makes the spirit bear special?
Spirit bears are black bears with a light colored coat, sometimes almost white.The Kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), also known as the "spirit bear" (particularly in British Columbia), is a rare subspecies of the American black bear living in the Central and North Coast regions of British Columbia, Canada.
Spirit bears hold a prominent place in the oral traditions of the indigenous peoples of the area.
How does the black bear interact with humans?
No, but most of the time the black bear is scared of humans
What is the habitat of a black bear?
Bears live in dens made of twigs and resources that they can find. They live in woodsy areas, that is why we don't really see them in our everyday lives.
How old can a black bear get to?
30 years in the wild which is NW Canada and N Eurasia and 50 yrs in captivity.
The average size of a male black bear is about 125-550 and the average size for a female black bear is about 90-275 adult black bears are usually around 4-6 feet in length and 2.5-3 feet in shoulder height
Do black bears have feelings and emotions?
yes!
Yes, black bears have feelings and emotions. All mammals have some degree of feelings and emotions, and many non-mammalian species do as well. The human race has no monopoly on feelings and emotions.
Do black bears live in the dismal swamp?
well the answer to this question is no and the reason i say no is because it is impossible for a bear to live in a swamp. My honest opinion to this question is that it is impossible for a bear to live in a swamp. I mean if the bear has magic trick well it can be possible for a bear to live in a swamp. Another thing if the bear can also turn into a fish well of course its going to be able to live in the swamp but other than that a bear will not be able to live in a swamp. The only time a bear will be able to go into a swamp is when its gets its lunch/ dinner which its fish.
How many black bears live in North America?
The current range of black bears in the United States is constant throughout most of the northeast (down in the Appalachian Mountains almost continuously to Virginia and West Virginia), the northern Midwest, the Rocky mountain region, the west coast and Alaska.
The overall population of black bears in the United States has been estimated to range between 339,000 and 465,000, but this excludes populations from Alaska, Idaho, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, whose population sizes are unknown.
Can a baby black bear walk on its own after birth?
Yes, they can. Although it is more of a crawl, they are still mobile without assistance.
Does a black bear produce milk for its babies?
Their mammaries.
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All mammals have mammary glands, including nipples. All mammals are arranged in at least in an approximately similar fashion. So look at a female dog's belly; a female bear will have nipples in approximately similar locations.
How do American black bears get water?
They find a stream, lake, river, or big puddle and just drink.
They do not migrate, but they do follow food to different parts of there habitat. They do not migrate, but they do follow food to different parts of there habitat.
No (like most creatures they can suffer from Albinism)
AnswerBlack Bears come in a variety of colors. Black, Cinnamon (brown), White (not albino, though they do come in albino as well), and Blonde.Why is a black bear called a black bear?
I would guess because when they make noise, it sounds like they are saying "bear." Just watch some YouTube videos...
Where do the Asiatic black bear live?
Asiatic Black Bear
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus and Species: Ursus thibetanus
A mid-sized black bear with an extensive range but troubled future.
Physical Description: The Asiatic black bear looks much like the American black bear, but has wider, more pronounced ears and a distinctive white or cream "V" on its chest. Strong forelimbs and sharp claws help this husky animal climb trees.
Size: Asiatic black bears grow four to six feet long. Males weigh from 220 to 480 pounds, while females range from 110 to 275 pounds.
Geographic Distribution: Asiatic black bears have an extensive but now-disjunct range. In south Asia, they are found from Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan east to Vietnam and northeast China. To the north, they live in southeast Russia, on Taiwan, and on the Japanese islands of Honshu and Shikoku.
Status: The Asiatic black bear is listed as vulnerable on the World Conservation Union's (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Animals.
Habitat: Asiatic black bears generally live in temperate mountain forests, and also frequent brushy areas. They occur as high as 9,900 feet, but are also found in lowlands.
Natural Diet: Depending upon the season and availability, Asiatic black bears take advantage of a variety of foods, primarily from plants. In fall, they fatten themselves on acorns, chestnuts, walnuts, and other fat enriched resources. They climb trees to get these foods, as well as picking them from the forest floor. In spring, new plant growth provides a bounty for the bears, which seek out bamboo, raspberry, hydrangea, and other plants. They also raid rodents' caches of acorns or collect those left on the forest floor from the previous fall. Other plants offer food in summer, including raspberries, cherries, and grasses. Insect food, especially ants, augments the summer diet. Asiatic black bears will eat carrion, and sometimes attack livestock.
Reproduction: Asiatic black bears do not usually breed until three or four years old. In the north, breeding season begins in early summer; young are usually born in the mothers' winter dens. However, this schedule varies. In Pakistan, for instance, mating may take place in fall. Young stay with their mothers for two to three years, and females with first year young do not usually breed the next season.
Life Span: Asiatic black bears have lived more than 30 years in zoos. However, their longevity in the wild is unknown.
Behavior: Many Asiatic black bears migrate seasonally, spending warmer months at higher elevations, then descending during colder months. During the fall, bears living in disturbed areas that lack sufficient acorns and other foods may raid nearby farms, killing trees and eating corn. During the coldest months, they usually retreat to a den in a hollow tree or cave. Depending upon elevation and latitude, bears may sleep up to five months (in Japan). In the southern parts of their range, Asiatic black bears may not den during the winter.
Is a black bear bigger than a tiger?
That all depends on the species and sex of either species. For instance, a Siberian tiger may weigh a bit more than an American black bear and an Asian black bear, but a Sumatran and Bengal tiger may weigh about the same or equal to a male American black bear.
What is the weight of a an adult male black bear?
Normally 300-400 pounds. The bears of the North Carolina coastal plain grow much larger, however. The world record came from there, over 880 pounds. These bears feed on the abundant soybean fields in the area, making them gain weight much faster.
American black bears give birth while in winter dens near the beginning of the year, late January or early February. Cubs have high mortality, but if the cubs survive, they will stay with their mother for a year and a half, until June or July of their second summer. Because of this, female bears usually give birth only every other year.
