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Black Bear post-bath
We saw this American Black Bear ambling along the roadside in Alligator River NWR in North Carolina (probably the best place to see bears that I have ever experienced). It went down into a small stream alongside the road and then surfaced right next to the car. It then shook its coat just like a dog after bathing. Unfortunately it was a bit too fast for my camera, and the light was far from ideal, but you can still see some of the water drops flying off of its coat and it makes for a very atmospheric picture anyway.
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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