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Black Bear
Ursus americanus
44.9235, -110.441
Field Notes
Description:
Color: Varies from pure black to brown, cinnamon, or blonde; in the Rocky Mountains, approximately 50% are black with a light brown muzzle.
Height: About 3 ft (0.9 m) at the shoulder.
Weight: Male: 210-315 lbs (95-143 kg); Female: 135-160 lbs (61-73 kg) (Barnes and Bray 1967).
Annual Home Range Size: Males: 194 km2 (75 mi2); Females: 44 mi2 (17 mi2) (M. Haroldson, IGBST, pers. Commun).
Life Expectancy: 15 - 20 years in the wild; 30+ years in captivity.
Habitat:
Grassy ravine.
Notes:
Long distance sighting.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 24, 2012
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