Black BearDespite differences in size and color, black bears and grizzly bears are often difficult to tell apart. Grizzlies have a pronounced shoulder hump, which the black bear lacks. Black bears have a flatter, "Roman-nose" profile, larger ears, no visible shoulder hump and smaller claws.

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Despite their name, black bears have wide color variations. Individual coat colors can range from white, blond, cinnamon, light brown to dark chocolate brown, or jet black.

 
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