A typical male weighs from 200 to 250 pounds while a female weighs an average of 125 to 150 pounds.
Black bears stand five to six feet long and almost three feet at the shoulders when on all fours.
Wild black bears are shy and usually prefer to stay away from people. The Black Bear is not known as a meat eater, but they will attack if they feel threatened or to protect their young. Seeing a bear can be a wonderful experience. Always remember they are wild and unpredictable animals. Feeding bears conditions them to approach humans for food, which can lead to personal injuries.