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Black Bears

Black bears are common bear native to North America. They are the smallest bear on the continent.

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How mach does a black bear weigh?

Males can weigh up to 600 pounds. The world record black bear weighed 881 pounds, shot in North Carolina.

Does a black bear have a tail?

Yes, they do! A small stumpy one! It doesnt really provide a use.

How much does a black bear weight?

The adult American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) can grow to weigh 600 lbs but average around 300-450 lbs. Males are around a third larger than females. Smaller subspecies reach only 100 lbs. The black bear cub at birth weighs only 10-14 ounces, but by the time they leave the den for the first time they have grown to 4-8 lbs. The Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) are generally smaller and adults are typically around 250 lbs. The record is 880 pounds for a black bear killed in NC.

When were American black bears discovered?

natives likely met American black bears when they crossed the Bering land bridge 1000s of years ago but most people use the term 'discovered' to mean 'by science'. so for that definition, I'd say early to mid-1700s when European naturalists first began to describe animals and plants with binomial names.

How does black bears defend themselves?

with their fangs and claws (they specialize in biting scratching and mauling)

How long is a black bears gestation period?

Good question. The fertilized egg matures to the blastocyst stage and goes dormant. Blastocyst will not implant in the uterus until late November. In early December, embryo development proceeds normally (delayed implantation: a process shared with badgers, mink, weasels, otters, and wolverines). Birth occurs in late January. Gestation is approximately 7 months. The delay in gestation is approximately 5 months and true gestation is approximately 8 weeks. A black bear usually has between 1 to 5 cubs.

Are black bears found in Florida?

Yes, black bears are found in Florida. In fact, there is a certain type of black bear known as the Florida Black Bear, though I do not know if there are any differences whatsoever between the Florida Black Bear and a general black bear found across the United States.

What is a fancy black bear hamster?

a fancy black bear hamster is a calm hamster that great as petz. i have one and he adorable! they a black and and have short cut hair. they are great to have as pets

Do black bears eat hares?

Yes. Black bears will eat deer that have been caught by another predator or another bear, or one that they have hunted themselves.

How much does an American Black bear weigh?

the size of an apple

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Do black bears stink?

BLACK BEARS can smell 7 times better than bloodhound dog and 2,100 times better than humans.I don't know than how many kilometers they can smell enemy,food and blooad

Who much taller is a black bear to a human?

An adult grizzly bear is 9 ft tall on hind legs. An adult black bear is 6.5 ft tall on hind legs. So, the grizzly bear would be about 2.5 ft taller than an adult black bear. Also, adult grizzly bears weigh about 300 pounds more than a big boar black bear.

Are there black bears in Colorado?

Weather conditions decimated the natural food supply this year for the roughly 10,000 black bears in Colorado.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN3126542220070902


Colorado's bear population is not exactly known, but wildlife officials estimate there are between 8,000 and 12,000 bears in the state.
http://www.bearinfosite.com/black_bears_breaking.htm

Do black bears eat foxes?

If given a chance, black bears will eat foxes along with other small mammals. The bulk of their diet consists of vegetation. They love honey and will eat hives, insects and all, despite getting stings on their paws.

What do black bears drink?

They drink water normally, but will drink anything they can find open, like sweet drinks, even beer.

Which is more dangerous black bears or grizzly bears?

At one time, they were considered different species. Currently they are lumped into one species, brown bear (Ursus arctos). The grizzly was Ursus horibilus, now it's a type of brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilus) but of course, if you read older books it will still be split.

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How many fingers do a black bear have?

Polar bears do not have fingers, they have toes (5 on each paw) and each toe has a very long and very sharp claw attached.

Do black bears live on the Florida keys?

In the forested and swamp regions of the state.

What are some BLACK bear adaptations?

They are quite smart, able to figure out how to manipulate their paws, claws and teeth to get at the food they want to eat. A black bear's paws are more curved than a grizzly's enabling it to be able to actively hunt and kill animals like deer to eat. They can often smell food and scents at a farther distance and much better than the best bloodhound.

Why do black bears attack other animals?

Black Bears attack other animals because its the natural way of life and their hungry

What is a black bears scientific name?

The American black bear is Ursus americanus.