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black bear
noun
: the common North American bear (Ursus americanus) ranging in color from brown or typical black to white
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In addition to the need for food, Moul said habitat loss caused by wildfires could push black bears into human development and areas they wouldn’t normally be seen.
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John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey – a controversial decision that state officials say is intended to curb the population of black bears interacting with humans.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
But his strength was no match for hers: The black bear charged him and knocked him into a wall before standing and briefly towering above him.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Native game includes mule deer, whitetails, black bears, antelope, and wild turkeys, though only tribal members are permitted to hunt antelope and turkey.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
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John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey – a controversial decision that state officials say is intended to curb the population of black bears interacting with humans.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
But his strength was no match for hers: The black bear charged him and knocked him into a wall before standing and briefly towering above him.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Native game includes mule deer, whitetails, black bears, antelope, and wild turkeys, though only tribal members are permitted to hunt antelope and turkey.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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