American Black Bear 1
Order: Carnivora
Scientific Name: Ursus americanus
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Status: Least Concern
Wild specimen
Measurements: 292 mm x 203 mm
Notes: There is some overlap in size between the smallest brown bears and the largest black bears. Teeth are often a better indication of species than size or shape. Black bears have upper second molars that are almost always under 32 millimeters long in specimens with adult dentition.