American black bear

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear species found in North America. It is the continent's smallest, but most widely-distributed bear species. They are usually found in largely forested areas, but when searching for food, they will leave forests. American black bears are omnivores, with their diet depending on the season and and location. The American black bear is classified as a least concern species due to it's widespread distribution and large population. This species, along with the brown bear, are the only two modern bear species not threatened to extinction. Despite it's name, some subspecies can be brown or blond in coloration, with the former's case may often be mistaken as a grizzly bear.