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Black Bear

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Track images

How to identify

Front print ~5–7 in; hind larger. Five toes, rounded pad. Claws often show.

About this animal

North American black bears are adaptable and widespread. Their tracks show five toes and a broad pad.

Habitat: Forests, mountains, wetlands

Track reference

Compare with the common tracks guide below.

Common animal tracks reference: badger, bear, beaver, cat, cow, crow, dog, duck, eagle, ferret, fox, frog, gerbil, goat, hedgehog, heron, horse, lynx, marten, moose, mouse, otter, owl, partridge, pig, pigeon, rabbit, raccoon, rat, red deer, roe deer, sheep, sparrow, squirrel, weasel, wolf
Common animal tracks – find Black Bear in the guide above