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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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If a black bear makes contact with you, do NOT play dead; fight back aggressively.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The initial reports came the same day that Fish and Game officers helped Nampa police and firefighters relocate a yearling black bear from a neighborhood near Centennial Golf Course.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
An adult black bear can weigh between 150 and 700 pounds.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The dogs, which are a medium-sized black-and-white hunting breed with Finnish origins, are seen hazing problem black bears during releases back into the wild.
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Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The initial reports came the same day that Fish and Game officers helped Nampa police and firefighters relocate a yearling black bear from a neighborhood near Centennial Golf Course.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
An adult black bear can weigh between 150 and 700 pounds.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The dogs, which are a medium-sized black-and-white hunting breed with Finnish origins, are seen hazing problem black bears during releases back into the wild.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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