The American Black bear is one of the most common bears in North America. Mostly found in forests with tall trees, they have been around for thousands of years and evolving everyday due to american habits changing. This website highlights the important and intresting parts of these magnificently cute animals, with that said if you see one be as quiet as you can and back away slowly. Bear attacks have recently increase due to the need for food, habitats have become landfills and recreation centers for everyday use. This pick-up in attacks have come from our changes that have occured in the recent years. So if you happen to see a Black Bear i suggest you slowly back away, running will make them even more angry.