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American Black Bear - portrait, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands The smallest of 3 bear species in North America, this species having a whopping 16 sub species. This portrait makes it look aggressive, yet in reality it's a gentle giant that was merely taking a fountain bath in this zoo. The name of this male bear is "Freggel", which even in dutch is a strange name. It's the father of twins "Tommy" and "Anika" which since have been moved to another zoo. American black bear,Europe,Netherlands,Ursus americanus,Volkel,World,Zie-Zoo,Zoo Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

American Black Bear - portrait, Zie-Zoo, Netherlands

The smallest of 3 bear species in North America, this species having a whopping 16 sub species. This portrait makes it look aggressive, yet in reality it's a gentle giant that was merely taking a fountain bath in this zoo. The name of this male bear is "Freggel", which even in dutch is a strange name. It's the father of twins "Tommy" and "Anika" which since have been moved to another zoo.

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    On my bucket list to see in person (at a bit of a distance of course). We definitely have a population on our land (see my past track posts), and we just recently found adolescent tracks and scat (just two days ago). Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      That must be thrilling. In our forests, there's absolutely nothing like a bear to be found, so the situation is so completely different. Hope you ever meet one, in a safe way. Posted 7 years ago

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The American black bear

The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most common bear species. Black bears are omnivores with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search of food.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2018. Captured May 6, 2018 13:45.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO64
  • 400mm