In a new study, researchers from the United States and Canada have identified the genetic mutation in American black bears causing them to turn red or cinnamon-coloured.

American black bears are the smallest and most common bear in North America. They are highly adaptable, with a diet that includes honey and moose.

American black bears live only in North America, and spectacled bears are found only in South America. Asian black bears and sun bears are found all over Asia. The sloth bear also lives in Asia ...

A black bear's weight can range from 125 to 600 pounds for adults, depending on the time of year. Female black bears are normally smaller than male bears. Black bears don't just live in Gatlinburg ...

American Black Bear "Smokey Bear" at National Zoological Park Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. Click to view ...

One of only three bear species found in North America, there are an estimated 300,000 black bears in the U.S. “This is a very unusual case,” said Welch. “We don’t often see bears this ...