Commonly known as groundhogs, they are a large terrestrial rodent belonging to the squirrel family, known for digging holes and building nests on the ground. Widely distributed in temperate and frigid regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including grasslands in Asia, mountainous areas in North America, and forest edges in Europe. The body is thick and robust, usually between 50 and 70 centimeters in length, with short and dense fur that helps maintain body temperature in cold environments. The limbs are short and strong, suitable for digging, and the sharp claws are digging tools. It is a social animal that often forms groups of multiple individuals and lives together in a complex underground tunnel system. It is a diurnal animal.

It is a subspecies of American black bear, mainly inhabiting the southern United States, especially in the lower Mississippi River region of Louisiana. Known for his encounter with US President Theodore Roosevelt, which inspired the creation of teddy bear plush toys. After years of conservation and restoration work, including protecting and rebuilding habitats, reintroducing species, and reducing survival threats, the number has significantly increased and is no longer listed as endangered species. It is a solitary animal, and its activity time may vary depending on the season and place of residence. It is an omnivorous animal with a wide range of food. It hibernates in winter.

It is a robust forest animal with a female body length of 110-150 centimeters and a male body length of 120-180 centimeters. It weighs 65-150 kilograms for females and 60-200 kilograms for males. Has glossy lacquer black fur, brown or reddish brown on the nose and face, and a distinct inverted herringbone white or yellow spot on the chest. It is an omnivorous animal that mainly feeds on plant-based foods, as well as insects, fish, and small mammals. Distributed in multiple countries in Asia, including China, India, Japan, etc., due to human activities and hunting, the number of black bears has decreased and is classified as near threatened. In China, black bears are second-class protected animals and are legally protected

It is a robust forest animal with a female body length of 110-150 centimeters and a male body length of 120-180 centimeters. It weighs 65-150 kilograms for females and 60-200 kilograms for males. Has glossy lacquer black fur, brown or reddish brown on the nose and face, and a distinct inverted herringbone white or yellow spot on the chest. It is an omnivorous animal that mainly feeds on plant-based foods, as well as insects, fish, and small mammals. Distributed in multiple countries in Asia, including China, India, Japan, etc., due to human activities and hunting, the number of black bears has decreased and is classified as near threatened. In China, black bears are second-class protected animals and are legally protected