Black bears are smaller than brown bears, standing 2 - 3.5 feet at the shoulder when on all fours. Side-By-Side Comparison of Black and Brown/Grizzly Bear Characteristics. Illustration courtesy of Yellowstone National Park. When trying to identify a bear, do not rely on color and size alone, as they can be misleading. Instead, use tracks and the physical appearance of a bear to determine whether it is a brown/grizzly or American black bear.
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