black bear

• Среднего размера вид медведя, обитающий в Северной Америке, характеризующийся чёрным или тёмно-коричневым мехом, хотя существуют и цветовые вариации. Это не фраза или идиома, а распространённое название животного.

A medium-sized bear species native to North America, characterized by its black or dark brown fur, though color variations exist. It is not a phrase or idiom but a common name for an animal.

1. North American black bearB1formalamerican

   A medium-sized bear species (Ursus americanus) native to North America, typically with black or dark brown fur.

   Чёрный медведь

   • The black bear is the most common bear species in North America.
   • We saw a black bear foraging for berries near the campsite.
   • Black bears are excellent climbers and often escape danger by climbing trees.

2. Asian black bearB2formal

   A bear species (Ursus thibetanus) found in Asia, also known as the moon bear due to the white crescent-shaped patch on its chest.

   Гималайский медведь

   • The Asian black bear is listed as a vulnerable species.
   • Moon bears, or Asian black bears, are often kept in captivity for bile extraction.
   • The Asian black bear has a distinctive white V-shaped mark on its chest.