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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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Their claws are longer than those of black bears, and used for digging and scraping.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Thousands of conflicts between humans and black bears are reported each year and are increasing, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Tiger Bay State Forest At more than 28,000 acres, this massive state forest is home to trails, swamps, pine islands, and numerous species of birds and wildlife, like Florida black bears and bald eagles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Blondie's black bear cubs were taken to the Ramona Wildlife Center after the mama bear was captured and euthanized.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Thousands of conflicts between humans and black bears are reported each year and are increasing, according to DEEP.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Tiger Bay State Forest At more than 28,000 acres, this massive state forest is home to trails, swamps, pine islands, and numerous species of birds and wildlife, like Florida black bears and bald eagles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Blondie's black bear cubs were taken to the Ramona Wildlife Center after the mama bear was captured and euthanized.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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