American Black Bear

Mammal 140–200 cm long. Nocturnal and hibernating. Lives in forests and in mountains. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike. Forages on the ground.

There are 555 observations of American Black Bear in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Capitale-Nationale and Nord-du-Québec, and it has been reported in 16 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and August and become rare from November to April.