larger mammals, the young are born during the winter 

 seclusion of the mother. Usually there are two cubs. 



The black bear is easily distinguished from other 

 species of bears by its coat of almost solid color on the 

 body. This varies from a black to a cinnamon brown; 

 hence the two names. The underside is always a light 

 brown while the muzzle is a very light yellowish 

 brown. The bear is characterized by a thick, heavy 

 body; short legs; long, sharp, curved claws; naked 

 soles; and short tail. It is Plantigrade, or flat footed, 

 and leaves tracks similar to those of a barefooted man. 



The bear attains a length of almost six and one- 

 half feet and stands about three feet high at the shoul- 

 ders. The black bear has an arched spine, in which 

 respect it differs from the Grizzly and other species. 

 The tail is very short, being less than six inches. The 

 black bear is the only species found in Pennsylvania 

 and is the smallest of North American bears, but a 

 full-grown specimen will weigh up to three hundred 

 and eighty pounds. 



The Raccoon 



Procyon lotor lotor 



The raccoon is one of the most widely known ani- 

 mals of our native fauna. In the days of political 

 parades it was the most prominent identification mark 

 of a certain political party. The fur of the raccoon 

 has been referred to frequently in connection with the 

 dress of Daniel Boone and other pioneers whose "Coon 

 skin" caps were always mentioned. Because of the ease 

 with which Raccoons can be tamed, they have been 

 raised in captivity and their development and interest- 

 ing habits are well known. 



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