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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
How much does a 2 year old black bear weigh?
Depending on sex, it can be anywhere from 65 to 100 pounds. Males are larger.
How many bones are in the bears skull?
Just like the human skull, a bear skull has 22 bones. Good question!
How do American black bear get their space?
Co-exist with humans. Some bears will actually dumpster-dive.
Does a black bear have an ivory cock bone?
No. The only animals with ivory are elephants and walrus tusks.
How often do black bears have cubs?
They reach sexual maturity at the age of 3 or 4 and have cubs every 2 years.
How does a black bear defend itself against predators?
The bear probably would fight with its paws and would try to attack it but if it was bigger than it it might fight the animal or animals until they bleed
How many American black bears are left?
When an animal is endangered that means the whole species is endangered. So, all Black Bears are endangered.
No, they are not. While the Asiatic species may be in some trouble, the American black bear is an abundant species, and is increasing in numbers in many places.
How many cubs can a bear have at 1 time?
The black bears here in Tennessee have cubs dependent upon the food supply. In the past two years the food has been abundant and the bears are having up to 4 cubs each. Typically the average bear has between 1-3 cubs.
Why are black bears endangered?
Black bears are listed as threatened, not endangered. The population is estimated to be over 900,000.
The Asiatic black bear is a threatened species, but the American black bear is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
How have the American black bears adapted to taiga?
Yes they have sharp claws to climb trees with and thick fur to withstand the cold climate
How are black bears different from other bears?
They are different because they eat different foods and black bears eat insect not brown bears in north amercia .
Where are the most black bears found in the state of Pennsylvania?
Yes, they are the same species just a different color...sometimes called cinnamon bears
How much space does a black bear need to thrive?
Around half a mile radios for food reasons and roaming
Are there black bears at cloudland canyon?
Yes, mostly Grizzly but they normally do not attack unless you appear to be more than 200 pounds. Skinny hikers are normally considered to have already been knawed upon and therefore less appetizing.
What does a black bear paw look like?
A black bear paw has five toes, distinguished skin spots, one big in the middle. It has fur all over it also.
In which of the states of America does the black bear still roam freely?
The black bear still roams freely in 41 of the 50 U.S. states.
When do black bears hunt day or night?
No. Most bears are diurnal, meaning they do their stuff during the day and sleep at night.
Where do sidewinders live in the US?
Southwestern USA and northern Mexico, below 5,000 feet of elevation. They are the fastest of all the rattlesnakes, but are the smallest and LEAST dangerous of all the snakes in Nevada.
