American Black Bear. Basic facts about american black bear: In north america, the black bear (ursus americanus) is the most common species of bear.
The black bear inhabits much of the continent, from northern canada and alaska south into mexico, from the atlantic to the pacific. Fur color can vary from black to chocolate brown with gray combinations. States and all canadian provinces. Black bears have killed 61 people across north america since 1900.
This includes 39 of the 50 u.s.
American black bears are intelligent and learn quickly where they can find garbage left by people as well as where human food is easily accessible. Its sense of smell is extremely powerful, and is thought. North american black bear physical characteristics: It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species.
