American black bear

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Ursidae
gptkbp:adaptation thick fur for insulation
gptkbp:age 1 to 5
around 6 months
gptkbp:aroma yes
uses scent to communicate
uses scent to find food
gptkbp:averageLifespan 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
gptkbp:characteristics short snout and rounded ears
gptkbp:climate adapted to various climates
gptkbp:climbRate excellent climbers
gptkbp:colors black
brown, cinnamon, and blonde
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in folklore
gptkbp:culturalImpact popular in media and literature
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diedIn yes
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:environmentalImpact seed disperser
habitat loss, hunting
gptkbp:fishSpecies can catch fish
gptkbp:food_options berries, nuts, insects
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages for food
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 7 to 8 months
gptkbp:habitat forests
mountains, swamps, and forests
gptkbp:homeRuns varies by region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American black bear
gptkbp:humanInteraction can be problematic in urban areas
gptkbp:migration not migratory
climbs trees to escape threats
gptkbp:notableFeature Yogi Bear
gptkbp:population approximately 600,000
gptkbp:populationTrend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators humans
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:polar_bear
grizzly bear
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Ursus_americanus
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell
gptkbp:socialResponsibility limited social interaction
learns from mother
gptkbp:socialStructure nuclear family
gptkbp:speed up to 30 mph
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Ursus_americanus_americanus
gptkb:Ursus_americanus_cinnamomum
gptkb:Ursus_americanus_pugnax
Ursus americanus kermodei
gptkbp:territory yes
gptkbp:vocalization grunts, growls, and huffs
gptkbp:weight 100 to 600 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife varies by state
regulated by state
baiting and stalking