Black Bear Picture
In the Black Bear picture, you’ll see a relatively small bear measuring around 150-180 cm in length and standing under 100 cm at the withers. When a Black Bear stands up on its hind feet, it can be up to 2 meters tall. The weight of Black Bear males is about 115 to 300 kg; females weigh between 40 and 180 kg. The largest recorded Black Bear was 250 cm in body length and 400 kg in weight. Black Bears have a long snout, small eyes, rounded ears, short legs, and a short tail.
Black Bear picture galleries feature animals with various coat color from white to black. American Black Bears found west of the Mississippi River are often cinnamon-brown, chocolate, white, or cream. Black coat color mostly occurs in the eastern parts of the Black Bear’s range. Many dark-colored Black Bears have a V-shaped white patch on the chest.
Black Bear picture galleries feature these animals in a variety of habitats. Black Bears try to avoid areas inhabited by Brown Bears. They are found in a wide variety of habitats from hardwood forests to conifer swamps, mountains, and agricultural fields. They can live close to humans and take advantage of the garbage cans of the suburbs and hiking grounds where tourists leave food. In northern part of their range, Black Bears hibernate during winter. The body temperature of these animals doesn’t drop, like in small mammals, so it’s not actually hibernation, but a winter sleep. In southern areas and close to cities, Black Bears can find enough food and don’t have to hibernate.
To find food and escape danger, Black Bears climb trees and can live for several days without coming down. In suburbs of the cities and towns, Black Bears are a real nuisance. They search for food and raid damps, damage gardens and cornfields, take advantage on pet food and compost files. These animals have a keen sense of smell and find food easily. Tourists should be very careful in bear country. Prior to going hiking, it’s useful to read on the habits of the Black Bears and see Black Bear picture galleries.
