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Scientific Name: Ursus americanus
Habitat: Woodlands with dense brushy cover and proximity to water.
Diet: Omnivorous—diet is dictated by seasonal availability of foods but includes fruit, insects, small mammals, and carrion.
Interesting Facts: The black bear is not a true hibernator like the woodchuck. Although it goes through a period of dormancy, it does not lower its respiration, heart rate, or body temperature in the manner that defines true hibernation.
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