Black bears have been around for millions of years, but many don’t realize how fascinating and unique the American black bear is. 1. They Are Strong Swimmers .

Shaggy black fur and large size distinguish this animal from all other Adirondack mammals. The black bear has a short, inconspicuous tail. The body and legs are short. The head is broad with erect, ...

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that includes honey and moose. Baby’s Rescue From a Hot Car Captured on Video ...

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) numbers around 60,000 in North America, making it the continent’s most common bear. It is found throughout most of Canada and in 40 of the 50 U.S. states.

Dave Garshelis with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has gone head-first into more than 1,000 bear dens -- which happens when you spend 40 years researching black bears.