black bear

• Ours de taille moyenne vivant en Amérique du Nord, caractérisé par un pelage noir ou brun foncé, bien qu'il existe des variations de couleur. Ce n'est ni une phrase ni une expression idiomatique, mais le nom courant d'un animal.

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.

   Ours noir d'Amérique

   • 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.

   Ours noir d'Asie

   • 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.