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black bear
noun
: the common North American bear (Ursus americanus) ranging in color from brown or typical black to white
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Don’t climb trees: Grizzlies and black bears can also climb.
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Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2024
Their habitats also are used by rattlesnakes, birds of prey, black bears and other small mammals, such as rock moles, Otterbein said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
Parker said that unlike grizzlies and other brown bears, black bears are not likely to attack humans.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2024
The black bear was moving east out of the base and away from the city, according to the post, which included two pictures of the bear near roads on the base.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 15 June 2024
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Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2024
Their habitats also are used by rattlesnakes, birds of prey, black bears and other small mammals, such as rock moles, Otterbein said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
Parker said that unlike grizzlies and other brown bears, black bears are not likely to attack humans.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2024
The black bear was moving east out of the base and away from the city, according to the post, which included two pictures of the bear near roads on the base.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 15 June 2024
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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