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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Pride Month
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Italy s submerged village
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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A treaty for science
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Mangrove Conservation Day
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Preveli Gorge
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A universe underground
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Bald cypress trees in Georgia
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Glacial spires in the fog
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Behold the blood moon
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It s harvest time on World Food Day
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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International Archaeology Day
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Think deep thoughts
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Happy Mothers Day!
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Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
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World Children s Day
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Here we mark the price of freedom