Compared to other bear species, the black bear is considered
medium-size; males range from 200-500 lbs. and females l50-300 lbs.
They come in a variety of colors ranging from black, brown, cinnamon,
red and blond. Patches of white are sometimes found on their chests.
They may have a tan or black muzzle. Black bears measure about 3 feet
high when on all 4’s or about 5 feet tall when standing upright.
Black bears have strong muscular necks, and a heavy body supported
by short powerful legs. The highest point of a black bear is the middle
of the back. There is no prominent shoulder hump as there is on a
grizzly bear. You can recognize a young bear from an older bear by the
appearance of the large ears in comparison with its smaller head. |