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Glacier Black Bear

Ursus americanus emmonsii

Photo by GarySmith2
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black bear, besides its size it is distinguished by the fur of its flanks being silvery gray with a blue luster.

Habitat:

Spotted this bear, and many others, fishing for salmon near Ketchican Alaska. They were is a small river outlet that empties into a small bay.

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PublishedSeptember 24, 2013

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