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== Habitat ==

== Habitat ==

American black bears are indigenous to North America, ranging from the swamps to mountains and forests. The states they live in the United States of America are Alaska

American black bears are indigenous to North America, ranging from the swamps to mountains and forests. The states they live in the United States of America include [[Alaska]], [[Alabama]], [[California]], [[Florida]], [[Pennsylvania]], and [[Tennessee]].

== Behavior ==

== Behavior ==

   

   

== Offspring ==

== Offspring ==

Sows have their first litters at around three or five years of age. They can have up to two or three cubs in a litter during hibernation (late January or early February), the cubs leaving the den with their mother shortly after spring arrives. The cubs stay with their mother until three years of age.

Sows have their first litter at around three or five years of age. They can have up to two or three cubs in a litter during hibernation (late January or early February), the cubs leaving the den with their mother shortly after spring arrives. Like the adults, the cubs are capable of climbing trees and will climb to either escape predators, feed on fruits, or play with their siblings. The cubs stay with their mother until three years of age.

== References ==

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