Black bear

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ursus_arctos
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations thick fur for insulation
gptkbp:aroma yes
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 to 4 years
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
late spring to early summer
gptkbp:characteristics short snout
gptkbp:climate_adaptation thick fur for cold climates
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
varies by region
gptkbp:color_variation brown, cinnamon, and blonde
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection and management
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in folklore and stories
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:death 50% in the wild
gptkbp:diet omnivore
berries, nuts, and insects
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
gptkbp:fossil_record dating back 1 million years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high
gptkbp:habitat forests
mountains, swamps, and forests
gptkbp:hibernation yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black bear
gptkbp:human_interaction conflicts in urban areas
increasing due to urban expansion
gptkbp:hunting_seasons regulated by state laws
gptkbp:hunting_technique varies by state
baiting and stalking
gptkbp:length 4 to 7 feet
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 to 5
gptkbp:migration limited
gptkbp:mlbteams dependent on mother for 1 year
gptkbp:population approximately 600,000 in North America
gptkbp:population_density varies by habitat
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
1 to 2 inches
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:scent_communication yes
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ursus_arctos
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:sleeping_habits denning in winter
gptkbp:social_learning observed in cubs
gptkbp:social_structure non-social
not established
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:American_black_bear
gptkbp:tail_length 4 to 6 inches
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts, growls, and huffs
gptkbp:weaning_age 6 months
gptkbp:weight 100 to 600 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Appalachian_Mountains
gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:New_Mexico
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4