Black Bear Facts for Kids

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🐻 Species Spotlight: Black Bears! Did you know black bears are the only bear species that live in North Carolina? 🐾 Even though they’re big and powerful, most black bears want to stay wild and spend their time exploring forests, mountains, and wetlands far from people. Black bears are amazing because: • They can run up to 35 miles per hour even though they are large and strong. • Their claws help them climb, dig, and find food. • They have super strong noses that help them smell food and explo