| American
Black Bear
(Ursus americanus) |
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Habitat:
Minnesota native. Wide range of habitats including forest, scrub
forest, open tundra, to near jungle. Found from the tropics of Florida
to the Arctic.
Vitals: Normally 200-300 lbs, but some may reach
600 lbs. Although they are called black bear, they may have a variety
of different colors. Heavy layer of fat between muscle and skin.
Life span of 15-30 years however rarely lives beyond 10 years of
age in the wild.
Diet: Omnivorous. Eats berries, acorns, succulent
herbs, fish, carrion and insects.
Breeding: Females generally don't give birth to
their first young until they are five or six years old. Usually
do not have more than 2 young every second or third year. Cubs weigh
less than 1 pound at birth.
Behavior/Adaptions: Generally solitary. Fairly
keen eyesight, and nothing escapes their hearing and sense of smell.
Adults huff and growl, roar and chomp their teeth as warnings.
Additional Info: May hibernate for as long as seven
months when food is scarce. Most abundant species of bear. Can run
at speeds of 25 MPH.
At the PGZ: "Teddy" male B-1993, 525
lbs. "Yogi" male B-1998.
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