 |
Black
Bear Ursus americanus Length: 155 cm (61 in.) Habitat/Range: Black bears once occurred throughout most of North America. They now are not as common on the East Coast. They are most often found in densely wooded areas including near swamps. Eating Habits: Bears are omnivores; they usually eat dead animals and like berries and acorns. |
|
|
Black bears are large, short, and nearly tailless and are mostly black except for a brown snout. The males can weigh up to 220 pounds. They are usually solitary animals with the exception of a mother and her cubs. The babies are born while the mother is dormant.
|
||
| On the Prairie | Field Guide Index | Close Field Guide |
|
College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences |
||