🦌 American Black Bear — Amazing Facts | The Wild America | California

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:04]Deep in California's Sierra Nevada, a 400-lb shadow climbs a pine tree faster than you can run.

[00:00:10]California's black bear population has tripled since the 1980s, now estimated at over 30,000 animals.

[00:00:19]Despite the name, California black bears are often cinnamon, blonde, or chocolate brown in color.

[00:00:25]They can sprint up to 35 mph, faster than the world's fastest human.

[00:00:31]Their sense of smell is seven times stronger than a bloodhound's, detecting food from miles away.

[00:00:38]Black bears hibernate up to 7 months in California's mountains without eating, drinking, or relieving themselves.

[00:00:45]A black bear's bite force exceeds 800 [music] PSI, strong enough to crush a bowling ball.

[00:00:52]American black bear, California's silent giant, ruling the wilderness with strength, intelligence, and surprising grace.