American Black Bear Facts
Despite their name, Black Bears can appear in a variety of colors - from brown to white, or even the blue glacier bear. Black bears are widely distributed across North America. They can be found in the northern areas of Mexico, thirty two American states, and every province and territory of Canada other than Prince Edward Island. Black bears are omnivorous and feed on a wide variety, mostly depending on what's available. In most areas with black bear population their diet consists of insects (mostly ants), nuts, berries, acorns, grasses, roots, and other vegetation. Black bears can also be effective predators of deer fawns and moose calves.
Despite their intimidating size, black bears can be easily frightened and intimidated as a rule. Similar to gorillas, they will mock charge a threat before retreating. Indeed, one of the first things a bear cub learns when with its mother is to retreat to, and climb a tree in dangerous situations - usually while the mother distracts any threat. In terms of size, adults range 130 to 190 centimeters (50 to 75 inches) in length and weigh 40 to 300 kilograms (90 to 660 pounds). Males may be anywhere from 20 to 60 percent larger than females.
If you would like to adopt one of our black bears, the cost is currently $75.00 US dollars monthly. This money takes care of veterinary check ups, habitat enrichment and feeding - all the things a happy bear needs.
Despite their intimidating size, black bears can be easily frightened and intimidated as a rule. Similar to gorillas, they will mock charge a threat before retreating. Indeed, one of the first things a bear cub learns when with its mother is to retreat to, and climb a tree in dangerous situations - usually while the mother distracts any threat. In terms of size, adults range 130 to 190 centimeters (50 to 75 inches) in length and weigh 40 to 300 kilograms (90 to 660 pounds). Males may be anywhere from 20 to 60 percent larger than females.
If you would like to adopt one of our black bears, the cost is currently $75.00 US dollars monthly. This money takes care of veterinary check ups, habitat enrichment and feeding - all the things a happy bear needs.
