The black bear has a short, inconspicuous tail. The body and legs are short. The head is broad with erect, rounded ears. The muzzle, grizzled with brown, is long and narrow. The eyes are small and ...

A black bear walks onto a hiking trail and stands up on its back feet and looks at photographer ... [+] before walking away. From a far-enough distance, and to the untrained eye, these bears may ...

Back away slowly and calmly, in the way you came if possible while keeping your eyes on the bear. The black bear will likely ...