Black Bear

Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora

"They have a broad, pointed muzzle, which houses 42 teeth. Their body is large and rounded out, with short, thick legs. They have long claws, that can be several inches long, and cannot be retracted. Their short ears are round, and heavily lined with fur, and located near the sides of its head. They have a very short, stubby tail, just like all bears. Their nose is like a dog's nose, as they rely heavily on scent. Their sense of eyesight and hearing are relatively poor."¹

Two (2) photographs below are of a large Black Bear at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Dare County, North Carolina.

 

¹Lioncrusher's Domain; http://www.lioncrusher.com/animalinfo.asp