Black bears can also be rusty brown or blonde colored. Most black bears have brown noses and a white patch on their chest. They have small round ears and small brown eyes. They have poor eyesight but can readily spot movement. They have excellent hearing.
Black bears are very powerful and can kill animals as large as a cow with one swipe of a paw.
They use their strength for defense and to tear open logs or move rocks in search of food. They have very sharp claws that help them dig, tear and climb. A black bear's rear foot leaves a print on the ground similar to yours. Black bears are near the top of the food chain. They are a nuisance in some areas and have caused problems in campgrounds.