psy: American black bear

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The American black bear (Ursus americanus), or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. It is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location. It primarily inhabits forested regions, but may venture beyond forest boundaries in search of food. Individuals are occasionally drawn to human settlements due to the availability of easily accessible food sources. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the American black bear as a least-concern species because of its widespread distribution and a large population, estimated to be t…

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Evolutionary history of Australian samphires (Salicornieae, Amaranthaceae).. Background and aims Tecticornia is the most species-rich genus within the tribe Salicornieae. These halophytes are distributed across the Australian continent along coastlines and inland salt lake shores, playing a key ecological role in these hostile habitats. However, species delimitation within the genus remains controversial and little is known about infrageneric phylogenetic relationships. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to infer the evolutionary history of Tecticornia and to genetically assess the reliability of current species concepts. Methods We sampled multiple accessions per taxon from nearl…

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Evidence: 59 • authority: 72

The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species in the family Ursidae found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is the only species in the genus Helarctos and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb). It is stockily built, with large paws, strongly curved claws, small, rounded ears and a short snout. The fur is generally short and jet black, but can vary from grey to red. The sun bear gets its name from its characteristic orange to cream-coloured chest patch. The sun bear's unique morphology with inward-turned front feet, flattened chest, powerful forelimbs with large claws suggests adaptations for climbing, an…

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