American black bears are the most common species of bear found in 40 of the 50 United States and Provinces of Canada, except for Prince Edward Island. “Black” bears can be black, dark brown, blue-black, brown, cinnamon and even white, albeit very rarely (this is known as the “spirit bear” by indigenous people of Western Canada). Eastern populations are usually black in color. Some subspecies, like the Louisiana black bear, are protected as “threatened” under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), whereas, most are not. Height: 2-3 feet (at shoulder) Length: …