American black bear, Ursus americanus, #18841

Black bear portrait. Two ticks are visible below the bear's eye, engorged with blood. American black bears range in color from deepest black to chocolate and cinnamon brown. They prefer forested and meadow environments. This bear still has its thick, full winter coat, which will be shed soon with the approach of summer. Orr, Minnesota, USA, Ursus americanus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 18841
Black bear portrait. Two ticks are visible below the bear's eye, engorged with blood. American black bears range in color from deepest black to chocolate and cinnamon brown. They prefer forested and meadow environments. This bear still has its thick, full winter coat, which will be shed soon with the approach of summer. Orr, Minnesota, USA

Species: American black bear, Ursus americanus
Location: Orr, Minnesota
Image ID: 18841
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: american black bear, americanus, animal, animalia, bear, black bear, caniformia, carnivora, carnvore, chordata, mammal, minnesota, orr, ursidae, ursus, ursus americanus, usa, vertebrata, vertebrate
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