For many, this famous Smokies' resident is a symbol of wilderness. Black bears may be six feet in length and up to three feet high at the shoulder.
Females are generally smaller and weigh less than males.
Bears weigh eight ounces at birth and can weigh 400 pounds or more as an adult. All elevations of the park. The population density in the park is approximately one bear per square mile. At one time, the black bear's range included most of North America except the extreme west coast. Because of the loss of habitat, the black bear is now confined to wooded areas or dense brushland.