The Omnivorous American Black Bear

About this episode

In this episode, Tommy Fowler discusses the American Black Bear, including its species, diet, habitat, and interactions with other animals.

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.What do they eat?What eats the black bears?Where do they live?Do they attack and eat a...

People in this episode

Host: Tommy Fowler

Topics covered

• American Black Bear
• species
• habitat
• diet
• predators
• attacks

Keywords

• American Black Bear
• Ursus americanus
• species
• diet
• habitat
• predators
• attacks

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Omnivorous American Black Bear

Places: University of Kentucky, American Black Bear

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