black bear

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the most common of the bears of North America, Ursus americanus.

Quotations

1743

Black bear's . . . have holes or Caves in the ground, or under the snow, where they Live all winter. . . .

1842

However, the black bear . . . is well known to Canada and is found wherever wooded districts occur. . . .

1964

. . . there was one 12-mile road snaking . . . down into a wilderness valley, frequented by mountain sheep and cougars and black bears. . . .