The front claws are longer than the rear claws. Black Bears are good swimmers and can also climb trees. They have a good sense of smell but have poor eyesight. They are afraid of Grizzly Bears and stay far away from them. Two to three cubs are born during the winter while the mother is hibernating.
Cubs stay with the mother for about one year.
American Black Bears are omnivores who eat plants, leaves, fruits, berries, nuts, roots, honey, insects, and other small mammals.