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American Black Bear
(Urus americanus)
RANGE
American black bears live in the forests, shrublands, wetlands, grasslands, and suburban areas of North America.
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DIET
Their diet consists of fruits, insects, roots, vegetation, small mammals, and carrion (dead animals).​
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CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Least Concern
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Habitat loss, hunting, and human-wildlife conflicts.
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ZOO LOCATION
Cats
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NAME
Mesa
Oyster
Truffles
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Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.
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