Black Bears: A Field Guide to the Most Adaptable Bear

American black bear in woodland — An American black bear. Colour varies from jet black to cinnamon, but the profile is unmistakable. Photo: Charles J. Sharp — CC BY-SA 4.0

Black bears live in more than 40 US states, come in colours from blonde to blue-grey, and eat many thousands of calories a day in autumn. Here is how to read their signs and avoid a bad encounter.

Wilderness campsite with food stored away from tents — Food storage, not bravery, is what keeps bear country safe. Photo: Beeblebrox at en.wikipedia ) — Public domain

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