The black bear is the only bear species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States. Black bears enter their dens in October and November. Prior to that time, they can put on up to 30 pounds of body fat to get them through the seven months during which they fast. Hibernation in black bears typically lasts 3–5 months.
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