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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > American Black Bear American Black Bear
Order : Carnivora Family : Ursidae Diet : Omnivorous, feeding mainly on plants, berries, larvae, insects, small mammals, fish, animal carcasses, waste, and sometimes birds. Reproduction : From the age of 3 years old, the female mates every other year between June and mid-July. The embryo develops after a delayed implantation during the 6 to 8 final weeks of a 7 to 7 ½ month gestation period. 1 to 3 cubs are born in the lair between mid-January and early February The cubs are weaned after 5 months. Lifespan : Up to 20 years in the wild. Predators : Occasionally, Grizzly Bears. Cubs can also be the prey of Grey Wolves, Pumas and Black Bears. Status : Not at risk.
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