5. Plants, honey,
salmon, fruits,
and small
mammals
Occasionally
kills young deer
or moose
calves.
6. Height: 2-3ft at shoulders
Length: 4-7ft from nose to tail
Weight: Males average of 150-
300lbs, females are smaller.
Lifespan: Around 10 years. Can live
to 30 in the wild.
Fur color: Black, brown, and
blonde.
7. # of babies: 1-6 (2 is
most common)
Born: live birth
Mating season :
Summer
Stay in dens during
winter months if they
have young.
8. Extremely adaptable
Sometimes forage in
fields and meadows
Tend to be solitary
Do not have to
hibernate
Have shorter claws
9. fur color can be grayish blue
Cherokee revered the bear as a
spiritual guide.
Legend: A young boy kept
disappearing. Elders asked what
was going on. The boy had spent
time with bears. Left to live with
bears. They said “We are going
where there is food. Do not fear
to kill us, for we will be ever
alive.”