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American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

Photo by Cody.conway
Published on Project Noah
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The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. Black bears are omnivores with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location.

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PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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