The American Black Bear...by Tracey

The American Black Bear is the most common species natice to North America. It lives throughout much of this continent, from northern Alaska, south into Mexico and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

The American Black Bear usually ranges in length of 5 to 6 feet and typically stands about 2.5 to 3 feet at the shoulder. Standing up on its hind feet, the black bear can be up to seven feet tall. Females are 33% smaller than males. Females weigh between 90 and 400 pounds. Males weigh between 155 to 600 pounds. Adult black bears can reach up to 660 pounds.