Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus: Ursus
Species: americanus

Black Bear

Species Range and Distribution

Reproductive Characteristics

Habitat Requirements and Feeding
Habits

Human Values

Current Management Status

Literature Cited

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North American black bears: home ranges, habitat, and social organization. Chapman & Hall,  London.

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