It can be found in habitats as diverse as the humid bayous of Louisiana, the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest, and the tundras of Labrador. Despite its name, a black bear's fur can be black, cinnamon, blond, or even bluish-gray.
Black bears are omnivorous and opportunistic feeders.
Their primary diet includes insects, nuts, berries, roots, and other plant materials. Black bears may prey on young deer or moose, and, in coastal areas, salmon. In many places, the animals they prey on in most abundance are ants. The black bear adapts well to changes in its environment. Of all bears, this species seems to have the greatest tolerance of human presence.