Cinnamon bear facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cinnamon Bear |
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| Captive cinnamon bear 'Kodiak' | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Ursidae |
| Genus: | Ursus |
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U. a. cinnamomum
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| Ursus americanus cinnamomum Audubon and Bachman, 1854
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The cinnamon bear (Ursus americanus cinnamomum) is a special kind of American Black Bear. It is known for its unique fur color, which looks like cinnamon. These bears live in many parts of the United States and Canada.
You can find cinnamon bears in places like Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, and Montana. They also live in Canadian provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia. Sometimes, they are seen in eastern states like Pennsylvania and New York.
The main difference between a cinnamon bear and other black bears is its fur. It can be brown or reddish-brown, just like the spice cinnamon. Some people think this lighter color might make them look a bit like a grizzly bear. This could make other animals think they are tougher and more dangerous.
Description
Cinnamon bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Their diet includes fruits, plants, nuts, and honey. They also sometimes eat insects and a little meat. What they eat can change based on where they live.
When they are born, cubs weigh about 230 grams (8 oz). Adult cinnamon bears can weigh between 92.1 and 270 kg (203 and 595 lb). These bears can live for up to 30 years.
Cinnamon bears are very good at climbing trees. They can also run fast and swim well. They usually prefer to be active at night, but you might see them during the day too.
It's common to see different fur colors in the same bear family. A black mother bear might have brown cubs. A brown mother bear could have black or reddish-brown cubs. Sometimes, a mother bear might even have cubs of all three colors at once!
During the winter, cinnamon bears go into hibernation. This usually happens from late October or November. They wake up around March or April, depending on how cold the weather is.
