SRD:Black Bear

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BEAR, BLACK

Size/Type:	Medium Animal
Hit Dice:	3d8+6 (19 hp)
Initiative:	+1
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class:	13 (+1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+2/+6
Attack:	Claw +6 melee (1d4+4)
Full Attack:	2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +2
Abilities:	Str 19, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills:	Climb +4, Listen +4, Spot +4, Swim +8
Feats:	Endurance, Run
Environment:	Temperate forests
Organization:	Solitary or pair
Challenge Rating:	2
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	4–5 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:	—

The black bear is a forest-dwelling omnivore that usually is not dangerous unless an interloper threatens its cubs or food supply.

Black bears can be pure black, blond, or cinnamon in color and are rarely more than 5 feet long.

COMBAT

Black bears rip prey with their claws and teeth.

Skills: A black bear has a +4 racial bonus on Swim checks.

SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: American black bear

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