American black bear
A kind of bear · also called Black bear
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The American black bear is the smallest and most common bear species living across North America.
While it is the smallest bear in North America, it is still significantly larger than any wild cat or canine on the continent. Adult males are generally much larger than females and can sometimes reach over 500 pounds (227 kg). A bear's weight also fluctuates dramatically across the seasons, often increasing by double-digit percentages during the fall to prepare for winter hibernation.
From Wikipedia
The American black bear, or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species.
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Questions people ask
- How big is an American black bear?
- An average American black bear stands about 3 feet (0.9 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 5.2 feet (1.6 m) long, and weighs around 300 pounds (135 kg). On all fours, its back reaches roughly the height of a standard kitchen counter.
- How much space does an American black bear take up?
- About 35.7 gal (135 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
298 lb (135 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 35.7 gal (135 L)
- Length
- 5.25 ft (1.6 m)
- Height
- 35.4 in (90 cm)
Quick answer
An average American black bear stands about 3 feet (0.9 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 5.2 feet (1.6 m) long, and weighs around 300 pounds (135 kg). On all fours, its back reaches roughly the height of a standard kitchen counter.
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