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When: April 22, 2019

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Nice Spring weather brings out the best in us all. These cubs were enjoying the warmth and slight breeze, and being playful and just kids.

Species: American Black Bear (Amerikaanse zwarte beer)

Latin name: Ursus Americanus

Originates from North America.

Curent status: Least Concern.

Did you know:

…Female American Black Bears tend to have more slender and pointed faces than males.

…They are highly dexterous, being capable op opening screw-top jars and manipulating door latches.

…Their fur is less shaggy or coarse as that of brown bears.

…American Black Bear skins can be distinguished from those of Asiatic Black Bears, by the lack of a white mark on the chin, and hairier footpads.

…Despite what their name suggests, they’re known or theor color variation, ranging from white, blond, cinnamon, light brown to dark chocolate brown and jet black. It is not unusual for the cinnamon, blond or light brown individuals to be mistaken for a Grizzly.

…American Black Bears typically avoid confronting humans when possible, and wil most likely limit themselves to making mock charges, emitting blowing noises and swatting the ground with their forepaws.

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Description

When: April 22, 2019

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

Nice Spring weather brings out the best in us all. These cubs were enjoying the warmth and slight breeze, and being playful and just kids.

Species: American Black Bear (Amerikaanse zwarte beer)

Latin name: Ursus Americanus

Originates from North America.

Curent status: Least Concern.

Did you know:

…Female American Black Bears tend to have more slender and pointed faces than males.

…They are highly dexterous, being capable op opening screw-top jars and manipulating door latches.

…Their fur is less shaggy or coarse as that of brown bears.

…American Black Bear skins can be distinguished from those of Asiatic Black Bears, by the lack of a white mark on the chin, and hairier footpads.

…Despite what their name suggests, they’re known or theor color variation, ranging from white, blond, cinnamon, light brown to dark chocolate brown and jet black. It is not unusual for the cinnamon, blond or light brown individuals to be mistaken for a Grizzly.

…American Black Bears typically avoid confronting humans when possible, and wil most likely limit themselves to making mock charges, emitting blowing noises and swatting the ground with their forepaws.

© Mouselemur Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | WIXsite