The American black bear (Ursus americanus Alecus), or simply black bear, is a species of 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 …

At birth, the cubs weigh less than a pound, have only a light covering of fur, and can barely crawl. The mother eats the birth membranes, licks the cubs, and warms them against her thinly furred belly.

This video shows a wild black bear mother caring for her three 5-week-old cubs. They are snug in their dug den as snow gently falls outside. The mother is 6-year-old June and this is her 2nd litter. The light-faced cub is a female (Lily) and the other 2 are males (Cal and Bud).

Aug 5, 2024 · A decade after the shocking discovery of a bear cub carcass in Manhattan’s Central Park, the mystery of who dumped it there has finally been solved. And the man taking responsibility is none...

Black bear cubs are generally born in January. The mother bear licks them clean, keeps them warm and moves into positions to make it easier for them to nurse. February: All bears continue to hibernate.

Black bear researchers often capture screaming cubs in the presence of bluff-charging mothers with no attacks. Defense of cubs is a grizzly bear trait. About 70 percent of human deaths from grizzly bears are from mothers defending cubs, but black bear mothers have not been known to kill anyone in defense of cubs.

Age at Production of First Cubs: 4 to 9 years (Ontario), depending upon food supply. Interval Between Litters: 2 to 4 years, most often 2 years, depending upon food supply. Sex Ratio: Nearly even at birth, generally with a bias toward males. Vision: Color vision. Good near vision. Untested distance vision, vision appears to equal humans.

Dec 13, 2024 · An orphaned black bear cub is one step closer to living a healthy life after being rescued by a community in Northern California.

Mar 15, 2024 · The seven Black Bear cubs have been doing well in the Center’s Bear Complex. They have been spotted on the Critter Cams engaging in all sorts of natural, healthy bear behaviors including climbing, foraging, playing, and snuggling.

There are 8 species of bears in the world, with even more subspecies. Each species' cubs are different. Keep reading for some cool facts about bear cubs.