Ursus americanus meaning

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Ursus americanus (noun): brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear.

Definition of Ursus americanus

  1. brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear

    Synonyms: American black bear, black bear, Euarctos americanus

    Type of: bear

    Kinds: cinnamon bear

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