Ursus americanus hamiltoni
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The Newfoundland black bear (Ursus americanus hamiltoni) is a morphologically
distinct subspecies
of the American Black Bear
which is endemic to the island of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada
. The Newfoundland black bear is generally larger than its mainland relatives, ranging in size from 90 to 270 kg (198.4 to 595.2 lb) and averaging 135 kilograms (297.6 lb). It also has one of the longest hibernation periods of any bear in North America.
Morphology (biology)
In biology, morphology is a branch of bioscience dealing with the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features....
distinct subspecies
Subspecies
Subspecies in biological classification, is either a taxonomic rank subordinate to species, ora taxonomic unit in that rank . A subspecies cannot be recognized in isolation: a species will either be recognized as having no subspecies at all or two or more, never just one...
of the American Black Bear
American black bear
The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most common bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in...
which is endemic to the island of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is the region of Canada comprising the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast, excluding Quebec: the three Maritime provinces – New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia – and Newfoundland and Labrador...
. The Newfoundland black bear is generally larger than its mainland relatives, ranging in size from 90 to 270 kg (198.4 to 595.2 lb) and averaging 135 kilograms (297.6 lb). It also has one of the longest hibernation periods of any bear in North America.