Pygmy Black Bears Exist

I was showing off some old photos of Bears...
And noticed... WOW that is a small Black Bear.
THEN I remembered a story that I heard the Old Trappers talk about.
The area was known for having the LARGEST Grizzly Bears next to the Kodiak
One mentioned that some of the black bears in the area don't get over 125 lbs.
Those small bears can scramble up trees and avoid getting eaten.


Having no luck with the pics. I loaded them to ATE

I've seen these goofy guys on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

We have them in Louisiana and they're pretty small, even as adults. Though... Still wouldn't want to mess with one. Bobcats are 'small' too but they can rip you apart!