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black bear Bear found in North America and Asia. The American black bear lives in forests from Canada to central Mexico. It eats a variety of plant and animal foods, including carrion. It is timid and avoids humans. Length: 1.5–1.8m (5–6ft); weight: 120–150kg (265–330lb). Species Euarctos americanus. The Asiatic black bear lives in bush or forest areas of e and s Asia. Smaller than the American black bear, it has a white crescent marking on its chest. It has been known to kill livestock and people. Species Selenarctos thibetanos.

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