American black bear, Ursus americanus, #18820

This yearling black bear is suffering from female ticks, seen on the bear's face and ears. The ticks are acquired in brush and deep grass. They will often gravitate to the eyes and ears where they will latch on and become engorged with blood. Orr, Minnesota, USA, Ursus americanus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 18820
This yearling black bear is suffering from female ticks, seen on the bear's face and ears. The ticks are acquired in brush and deep grass. They will often gravitate to the eyes and ears where they will latch on and become engorged with blood. Orr, Minnesota, USA

Species: American black bear, Ursus americanus
Location: Orr, Minnesota
Image ID: 18820
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: american black bear, americanus, animal, animalia, bear, black bear, caniformia, carnivora, carnvore, chordata, mammal, minnesota, orr, tick, ursidae, ursus, ursus americanus, usa, vertebrata, vertebrate
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