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Canku Ota |
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(Many Paths) |
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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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July 14, 2001 - Issue 40 |
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American Black Bear |
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| American Black Bears are large, mostly harmless bears that live mostly in forests, but
also in swamps and desert scrub. These solitary mammals are found across North America. Anatomy: American Black Bears are up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long and weigh up to 300 pounds (135 kg). Their long, thick fur ranges in color from black to brown. Like all bears, they are plantigrade (flat-footed). The front claws are longer than the rear claws. Behavior: Black Bears are good swimmers and can also climb trees. They have a good sense of smell but have poor eyesight. They are afraid of Grizzly Bears and stay far away from them. Cubs: Two to three cubs are born during the winter while the mother is hibernating. Cubs stay with the mother for about one year. Diet: American Black Bears are omnivores who eat plants, leaves, fruits, berries, nuts, roots, honey, insects, and other small mammals. Classification: Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Ursidae (bears), Genus Ursus, species americanus. |
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