American Black Bear (Noun)
Meaning
Brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The american black bear is found in forests throughout much of North America.
- In a rare encounter, a hiker caught a glimpse of an american black bear foraging for berries.
- American black bears are generally timid and will avoid confrontations with humans when possible.
- Despite its name, the american black bear can display a range of colors from blue-black to brown.
- The american black bear is smaller than its grizzly bear cousin and tends to be less aggressive.