American black bear
Ursus americanus
American black bears are omnivorous, which means that they eat all foods. Although they feed mainly on plants, they also eat insects, young cervids, animal carcasses, nuts, fruit… and of course, honey.
Reproduction
From the age of 3 years old, the female mates every other year between June and mid-July. The embryo develops after a delayed implantation during the 6 to 8 final weeks of a 7 to 7 ½ month gestation period. 1 to 3 cubs are born in the lair between mid-January and early February. The cubs are weaned after 5 months.
Alimentation
Omnivorous, feeding mainly on plants, berries, larvae, insects, small mammals, fish, animal carcasses, waste, and sometimes birds.
Prédateurs
Occasionally, grizzly bear. Cubs can also be the prey of grey wolf, cougar and black bear.
Longévité
10 to 15 years in the wild and around 25 years in captivity.
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