American Black Bear - Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service) American Black Bear NJFW. American Black Bear. The American black bear (Ursus americanus), is the only bear found in California. The California brown bear (Ursus arctos californicus), a subspecies of the brown, or grizzly, bear became extinct in the state around 1924. Although called the 'black' bear, the color of these bears may range from blond to cinnamon to brown or black; on occasion they are two-toned, being one shade above and another below, or different colors front and rear.
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