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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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Now, black bear sightings have increased in the state, and researchers believe their populations are growing elsewhere as well.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The other species, the Asiatic black bear, is smaller, reaching about five-and-a-half feet.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The zoo also added 26 new animal lanterns this year, including a giant peacock, black bear, snow leopard and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
As a handler was leading a black bear to the stage at Hangzhou Safari Park, which is located in the province of Zhejiang, about two hours south of Shanghai, the bear attacked the man.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2025
The other species, the Asiatic black bear, is smaller, reaching about five-and-a-half feet.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The zoo also added 26 new animal lanterns this year, including a giant peacock, black bear, snow leopard and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
As a handler was leading a black bear to the stage at Hangzhou Safari Park, which is located in the province of Zhejiang, about two hours south of Shanghai, the bear attacked the man.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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