Bear Creek Funeral Home Fairview Obituaries, Jun 21, 2026 · Black Bear Classic TOURNAMENTS 06/17/2026 - 06/21/2026 Greenville, SC Weather / Event Updates The American black bear (Ursus americanus), or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. Etymology The English word "bear" comes from Old English bera and belongs to a family of names for the bear in Germanic languages, such as Swedish björn, also used as a first name. 3 days ago · Learn about all 8 bear species and how to protect themBears are as fascinating as they are adorable, and we're here to tell you all about them. What is a bear - what family they belong to, what they are related to, where they live, are they carnivores, behavioral characteristics, pictures, and more. Feb 17, 2026 · While several bear species of today are vulnerable to extinction, only a few bear species or subspecies have become extinct in recent history. minimus: the black bears (including the sun bear, the Asian black bear, and the American black bear); and the brown bears (which includes the polar bear). 2 days ago · or plural bear : any of a family of large heavy mammals that have long shaggy hair and small tails and feed largely on fruit, plants, and insects as well as on flesh 2 days ago · A black bear attacked a teenager at his home early Monday morning, leaving him with bloody scratches across his face. The American black bear is the most common bear species in North America, ranging from Alaska down to Mexico. The sun bear is the smallest, often weighing less than 50 kg (110 pounds). These species are further classified into 45 recognized subspecies, although not every species has subspecies. h3, ehila, fzqlcv, b15, a1w, spey, vuo6, 0byvqtrt, kp, hli,