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he Black Bear
Found throughout North America, the black bear counts as the smallest, yet most common species of bear. heir usual slow movements and cuddly looks counter the reality that they can be swift and treacherous.
he Elk
After moose, the elk is the second-largest deer, but unlike
moose, elk live in herds. Only male elk develop antlers. hese start growing
each spring and are shed the following winter, after mating season. Elk bulls are
40 percent larger than cows, on average.
he Eagle
Bald (white-crowned) eagles take 3–5 years to gain their distinctive piebald look. Young bald eagles look much like
golden eagles, but possess larger beaks and a more protruding head. Both types
are found throughout much of the North American wilderness, though the bald eagle
he Caribou
Caribou, also referred to as “reindeer” outside of North America, have antlers on both sexes. Travelling in herds of 10,000 or more, they migrate to the northern tundra in the springtime and travel south to the forests
during wintertime.
requires a body of water for ishing.