Conservation
Scientific Classification
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Ursidae |
| Genus | Ursus |
| Binomial name | Ursus americanus |
Range Map
Description
The American black bear is a midsize mammal from North America. Their color is not always black but can be brown, tan, and even blonde.
They measure from 130 to 190 cm and weigh from 200 to 300 kg. The black bear is an omnivore and has a very varied diet. This consists mostly of fish, mammals, insects, grasses, roots, and berries.
This species of bear is broadly distributed in forest habitats, with an average lifespan of 20 years.