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How many cubs do Black Bears have?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

Female black bears usually breed every other year and can give birth to up to six cubs, but typically they have two or three.  The cubs stay with their mother for about 18 months.

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How fast can a Black Bear run?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

While black bears shuffle along rather slowly when walking, they are able to run at speeds of 25-30 miles per hour.

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How long does a Black Bear live?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

On average, the lifespan of a black bear in the wild is 18 years, but the record is about 39 years.

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Can Black Bears climb trees?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

Black bears are great tree climbers.  Their large claws give them the ability to easily grip a tree trunk and tree branches protect bear cubs from predators.

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Where do Black Bears live?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

Black bears predominately live in forests and feed on fruit, nuts, shoots and other vegetation.  The are only found in North America from Canada to Mexico.

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How Big Do Black Bears Get?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

The smallest, yet the most common species of bear, is the black bear. At the shoulder, black bears are about 3 feet high and 5-7 feet high when standing upright.  The weight of a black bear varies depending on their age, sex and time of year. Black bears can be up to 30% heavier in autumn than in spring. Adult black bears weigh between 100-600 lbs.

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Are Black Bears black?

December 11, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

American black bears (Ursus americanus) aren’t always black, but their fur is usually a uniform color except for a brown muzzle and light markings that sometimes appear on their chest.

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Hello world!

December 5, 2019 By Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears

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