Welcome to the world, bear cub! After spending the first months of its life inside the den, this little American black bear may be puzzled by the outside world. The cubs are born between January and February and emerge from their dens in the spring, weighing around 5 pounds. By their first birthday, they can grow to about 80 pounds. However, their weight—which ranges between 100 and 600 pounds for adults—depends on their age, sex, the season, and food available in their area. Black bears are the only bears found in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, which provides the setting for today"s image.
Black bear cub emerging into spring
Today in History
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A monastery in the mountain
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Step into the dark
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Prague, Czech Republic
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Daylight saving time begins
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In orbit for Yuri s Night
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A star blows a bubble
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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The Twin Cities celebrate Pride
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Napping away New Year s Day
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Siblings Day
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Here we honor the women who ve served
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International Polar Bear Day
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Birch trees, Drammen, Norway
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When science looks like magic
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Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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International Museum Day
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New York City Marathon
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A water loch-ed castle
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National Trails Day
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Short-eared owl
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A cry for independence
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Native American Heritage Month
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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Landscape Architecture Month
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Spotted owlet, Bangkok, Thailand
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