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Ursus International Conservation Institute: Black Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.
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Into the Outdoors

Into the Outdoors: Black Bear Biology

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents information about the black bear. Watch the accompanying video to learn how this omnivore's adaptation allows it to survive and reproduce. Site also includes lesson plans about the black bear. [10:22]
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation

For Students 9th - 10th
The hibernation of bears is described in detail. Information about the actions of bears leading up to hibernation, the physiological changes that bears experience during hibernation and the 'waking up' process are given. General black...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Black Bear

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the American Black Bear through this informative resource. Gain a new perspective of this mighty animal when you learn more about its' habitat, behavior, characteristics, and more.
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San Francisco Zoo: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, diet, and conservation status of the American Black Bear.
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Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site features the Black Bear. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Black Bear. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Black Bear and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, evolution, breeding, diet, conservation status, and behavior of this widespread bear. Includes images and statistics.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus Tibetanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated entry describes the Asiatic Black Bear while providing details about its evolution, habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, breeding, diet, conservation status, and more.
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Great Bear Foundation: North American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the North American black bear. Content includes a focus on the bear's habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, behavior, and survival.
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Appalachian Black Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Field Trip Earth takes you on a "field trip" to study the American Black bear. Learn about the project, the species, and its habitat. As well as exploring the project through pictures taken in the field.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference about the American black bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this curious, intelligent omnivore.
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BBC

Bbc: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has great black bear photos and facts on this beautiful animal.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Content of this resource about the American bison focuses on scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Bears Among Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on a variety of bears (American black bears, brown bears (including grizzlies), and polar bears). The largest focus in the article is on conservation efforts on behalf of bears.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the black bear's behavior, diet and habitat can be found here, along with quite a few pictures.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Black Bear

For Students 4th - 8th
Most Black Bears hibernate for up to seven months, and do not eat, drink, urinate, or exercise the entire time. In the South, where plant food is available all year, not all bears hibernate, but pregnant females do. Learn more about the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the black bear and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive in their habitat.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: American Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of American Black Bears (Ursus americanus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
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Smokey Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn tips for fire safety while outdoors, background information about Smokey, and games to play, as well as nature information about the Black Bear.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Bear (Black)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the habitat, body traits, diet, reproduction patterns, lifespan, and classification of the black bear.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Three Awesome Bears

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The lesson plan will be implemented during a study of bears. Books, class discussions, and the Internet will be used to learn about bears and their characteristics. Black, brown, and polar bears will be categorized according to their...

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