Animal Description:

The American black bear also known as the black bear, is a medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. It is an omnivore , with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location and typically lives in largely forested areas. Adults typically range from 120 to 200 cm (47 to 79 in) in head-and-body length, and 70 to 105 cm (28 to 41 in) in shoulder height.