American Black Bear Ursus americanus

The American Black bear is native mainly to the northern part of north America and is America's and the world's most common bear.

It can be brown and blonde as well as black and often has brown muzzle and/or cream chest markings. Although a massive bear, it is far smaller than the brown Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos).

Males and females have a similar appearance but males are usually significantly larger.

They are omnivores eating fruit, vegetation, meat and fish. They like to wallow in water.