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American black bear
Coverage of American black bear in the Nexus archive.
- Man fights off bear with hatchet after attack in California mountains
A man used a hatchet to fight off a bear attack in the California mountains. The bear involved was identified as an American black bear located in British Columbia, Canada.
- Pair of bear sisters in good health after wellness exams at Zoo Miami’s Animal Hospital
Laurel and Libby, two 16-year-old American black bear sisters at Zoo Miami, underwent routine wellness exams at the zoo’s animal hospital. The procedures included radiographs, ultrasound, dental cleaning, vaccines, and an eye exam. The bears are in good health with minor issues and have fully recovered.