Black Bear Conservation Committee
Engaged in efforts to stop the decline of Louisiana Black Bears (Ursus americanus); site has a message board, research links, news, and a free CD about bears and song birds for educators.

Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Relates the geographical distribution, sense of smell, diet, body language, hibernation patterns, mating, and care of cubs; also addresses the use this species parts in natural medicine.

Black Bears (Ursus americanus)
Brief information, including status, behavior, habitat and description, with links to other bear sites.

Secrets of Black Bear Hibernation
Popular article, based on PBS series, about hibernation biology of Ursus americanus.