Brown Bear Frequently Asked Questions - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
1. What species of bear occur in Katmai?
Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the only bears to regularly inhabit Katmai National Park and Preserve. In 2005 there was one verified sighting of a black bear (Ursus americanus) in Katmai. This is the only verified sighting of a black bear in Katmai’s history....
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