*** About Black Bears: Black Bears (Ursus americanus), prevalent across North America, are versatile in their habitat preferences, although they predominantly live in forested areas. Despite their name, their fur can range from black to light brown, making their identification intriguingly complex. They are omnivorous, with diets that adapt based on the availability of food resources in their environment. This adaptability extends to their behavior as well, where they can be seen as solitary animals, except for mothers with cubs. The relationship between a mother bear and her cub, as depicted in the artwork, underscores deep maternal instincts and the early life training cubs undergo to survive in the wild.

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