Through fullcolor photos and fun facts sections, the author illustrates the latest research findings in an easytoread format. They can be black, bluegray, blueblack, cinnamon and white. They may be called black bears, but their coat can. List of fatal bear attacks in north america wikipedia. The american black bear ursus americanus is a mediumsized bear native to north america. Black bears have short, nonretractable claws that give them an excellent treeclimbing ability. Titles from our amazing facts free book library can be read online for free and even printed off for sharing and study. Apr 15, 2015 canada s beaver is the second largest rodent in the world surpassed only by capybara, weighing up to 60 pounds almost 30 kg. There may be as many as 750,000 black bears roaming the forests and mountains of the continent. The most widely dispersed bear in north america, they live in 40 us states territory solitary animals, black bears roam an area of 15 100 square miles habitat forested areas, arid or moist behaviors they live both in trees and on the ground and are nocturnal. Male black bears range over much larger areas and home ranges are 10 to 59 square miles 26152 square kilometers.
Black bear fur is usually a uniform color except for a brown muzzle and light markings that sometimes appear on their chests. Black bears can be found as far south as central mexico and as far north as northern alaska and most of canada. In the united states black bears are common in the east, along the west. Find out how a reallife black bear owned by a canadian soldier serving in world war i inspired the famous childrens book. They mostly eat grasses, herbs and fruit, but will sometimes eat other things, including fish.
May 27, 2019 sure, black kids in picture books sometimes explore urban landscapes, encounter animals, garden, farm, or travel to new environments in their imagination, martin found. American black bear black bears are north americas most familiar and common bears. Facts about the black bear a picture book for kids, vol. American black bear ursus americanusalso known as black bear or north american black bear species code. A few surprises in decadeslong black bear study the globe. The locations of black bear wilderness fatal attacks reflect. White markings may occur on the chest, sometimes in the shape of a v. In fact more than half of all the lakes in the world are located in canada. The current estimate of the black bear population in british columbia is 120,000160,000. Bear numbers are higher in wet climatic zones, where vege. Black bear, ursus americanus, also called american bear, the most common bear family ursidae, found in the forests of north america, including parts of mexico. Black bear weight varies enormously depending on age, sex and time of year black bears can be 30% heavier in autumn than they are in spring.
It has ears that are often pointed and a short tail. Apr 06, 2020 the chances of encountering a bear in the wild are slim, but you should always be prepared for the worst. Here are some tips on how to survive a bear attack from a variety of common species. Due to the melting arctic ice, polar and grizzly bears are mating. Bear behaviour understanding black and grizzly bears. The american black bear is the worlds most common species of bear. The american black bear is the most commonly seen bear in north america, and it has the largest geographic range. The canadian rocky mountains are home to both grizzly and black bears. Black bears range from canada to mexico, from new england to california.
Rare photos not appropriate for history books youtube. Of the three, the black bear is by far the most wideranging. This is about one quarter of all black bears in canada. American black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. But you will never find them living in the southern farmlands of manitoba, saskatchewan and alberta. Black bears reside in every province in canada except for prince edward isle, and in at least 40 of the 50 states in the us. Aug 31, 2018 other interesting american black bear facts. May 11, 2011 fatal black bear attacks were rare from 1900 to 2009 but they disproportionately occurred in canada, according to an analysis published wednesday in the journal of wildlife management. The american black bear is the most common bear native to north america. The american black bear consists of only one species, but its colour varies, even among members of the same litter. Dec 19, 2016 a bears normal heartbeat is 40 beats per minute. The most common and widespread bear in canada, the black bear ursus americanus is found predominantly in forests of every province and territory, with the exception of prince edward island. Montreal, canada s second biggest city after toronto, is also the second biggest city in the world after. Brown bear incidents have occurred in their native range spanning alaska, northern and western canada, and portions of the rocky mountains in the united states.
Covers all aspects as to hunting, bear behavior, what to look for, signs, scat, where to shot with bow and arrow and tactics. Perhaps no other animals have so excited the human imagination as bears. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search. This educational black bear books for kids presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the black bear. The black bear is roam large territories, around 15 to 80 square miles. Follow our page for offers and discounts, offered only to. On this page youll find out what makes a bear a bear, the different species of bear, where bears live, bear habitat, what bears eat and the threats faced by the worlds bear population. Black bears can only be found in north america, from canada to mexico. Fatal bear attacks in north america have occurred in a variety of settings. They typically live in forests and are excellent tree climbers. However, encounters between bears and people do occur. Fur color can vary from black to chocolate brown with gray combinations. However, the greater yellowstone ecosystem is one of the few areas south of canada where black bears coexist with the grizzly bears. People all too often interpret what a bear does in terms of their own fear.
Tyler stalked the bear in a harvested corn field to take a perfect shot with his crossbow. In the eastern united states, black bear range is continuous throughout new england but becomes increasingly fragmented from the midatlantic down through the southeast. The american black bear is the most abundant bear species in canada. A few surprises in decadeslong black bear study the.
In fact, these resourceful bears inhabit forests of at least 40 of the 50 states, including all states in the southeastern u. Colour variations are brown, cinnamon and blond white. They typically live in forests and are excellent tree climbers, but are also found in mountains and swamps. You can run into a bear anywhere here, be it on a busy trail close to town or in the remote backcountry. One of the more notable facts about this species is that they are excellent climbers, even when cubs. A grizzly bears bite is estimated to be strong enough to crush a bowling ball.
It is the continents smallest and most widely distributed bear species. There have been several in the bears wilderness habitats involving hikers, hunters, and campers. The coat of a black bear is shaggy and usually black but it can also be dark brown, cinnamon, or yellowbrown. But the american black bear is truly north americas bear, found only in north america.
The country also has two of the biggest lakes in the world. Oct 30, 2015 the most common and widespread bear in canada, the black bear ursus americanus is found predominantly in forests of every province and territory, with the exception of prince edward island. Very smart hikers put food in metal containers and still break in. The american black bear is the smallest of the three bears species found in north america and is found only in north america. Wouldnt it be great to spot one from a safe distance during your travel in canada. As its name implies, the cinnamon bear has rusty brown fur. The true story of the reallife winniethepooh history. Yellowstone national park, wyoming facts about bears grizzly and black bear press 15oz white ceramic mug printed in the usa. To celebrate, here are 90 weird and wonderful facts about the hundred. Although not all black bears are black furred, most are.
Oct 20, 2019 this 70s star was every mans dream girl. Cinnamon bear facts and information seaworld parks. To give you an idea of proportion and size, tyler is 6 feet 2 inches tall. The black bear is one of the north american bears and is the most common of the bears. Its bear week here at canadian geographic, and to kick things off, we thought wed share some interesting facts about these deceptively cuddlylooking mammals, illustrated with amazing photos by our photo club members polar bear ursus maritimusinuit poetry refers to the polar bear as pihoqahiak, the everwandering one. The black bear ursus americanus is the most common and widely distributed bear species in north america. The american black bear is the smallest species of bear found in north america. The american black bear ursus americanus, previously known as euarctos americanus is a mediumsized bear native to north america. Packed with facts about the black bear, your children or grandchildren will enjoy learning from start to finish while they read this book. It is his first black bear and had a chest girth of 64 inches. A small black bear ursus americanus looks up as it pauses from digging in fresh snow looking for food near waterton lakes, alberta. More often than not, bear behaviour is misinterpreted.
References to bears are found in ancient and modern literature, folk songs, legends, mythology, children stories, and cartoons. Woodlands, grasslands, deserts, temperate and tropical forests, on all continents except antarctica. Fatal black bear attacks were rare from 1900 to 2009 but they disproportionately occurred in canada, according to an analysis published wednesday in the. Milne, the creator of winniethepooh was born on jan. Learn about the many mysteries of the american black bear, the most common bear in the world. The black bear ursus americanus is the smallest, yet most common, of the three bear species found in america after the polar bear and grizzly bear. The black bear occurs throughout much of the continent, from northern canada and alaska south into mexico, from the atlantic to the pacific. Fast facts description the cinnamon bear is a subspecies of the black bear, the smallest type of north american bear. Canada has more than 31,700 big lakes that are over 300ha. Groove, electricity, and his hands 2006 saw the release of black bears debut album, the cinnamon phase, released on seattle label baskerville hill records which. Since 1937, the population of black bear has been extinct. Both measurements are more common for a grizzly bear than a black bear. To truly understand bear behaviour, you must interpret bear postures and vocalizations in terms of what the. American black bears are found in canada, mexico and north america.
The black bear s coat has lots of layers of shaggy fur, which keeps it warm in cold winter months. Black bear anatomy includes a straight face and flat shoulders. Sure, black kids in picture books sometimes explore urban landscapes, encounter animals, garden, farm, or travel to new environments in their imagination, martin found. Safe travel in bear country parcs canada parks canada. The home range of a female black bear is typically 2. The bear was a beauty, squaring nose to tail, plus tip of claw to tip of claw, measuring 8 feet and one inch. In churchill, canada many locals leave their cars unlocked in case someone needs to make a quick escape from a polar bear. Understanding bear behaviour is an essential part of creating safe environments for both bears and people. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave. With bells ringing and brakes squealing, a trainload of men in crisp. The chances of encountering a bear in the wild are slim, but you should always be prepared for the worst. Black bear fact sheet the american black bear ursus americanus, also known as the cinnamon bear, is the most common bear species native to north america.
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