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black bear
noun
: the common North American bear (Ursus americanus) ranging in color from brown or typical black to white
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Authorities said Thomas’ son grew concerned after not hearing from him for a couple days, noting that among the last messages the family received from Thomas were photos of a black bear in his campsite, McClatchy News previously reported.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Boar black bears are larger and are in a different state records category.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Where are black bears found in Tennessee?
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Since September, North Jersey residents have had other run-ins with coyotes, plus a black bear and a fox.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Boar black bears are larger and are in a different state records category.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Where are black bears found in Tennessee?
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Since September, North Jersey residents have had other run-ins with coyotes, plus a black bear and a fox.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Black bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bear. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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