The bear's oversized nose can smell food sources over a mile away. Like us humans bears are plantigrade, which means they place their entire foot on the ground when walking. This is good for bouncing on logs and rocks using all four feet. Plus it allows bears to occasionally stand up right on their hind legs . A bear may stand up right to improve their position for seeing or hearing.

Once a bear has located his food source with his nose he uses his eyes and maybe ears to pin point where his food is then he uses different adaptations to get his food.

Bear's claws help him climb up high on trees. A bear uses its claws to search for food under logs or catch food in water such as fish.

A bear can run very fast to escape danger. It can run 30 miles per an hour.

Like humans black bears are omnivores which means they can eat plants and animals. Plants such as leavers, fruits, and nuts make up most of their diets.

Bear's heavy fur provides good insulation. That insulation keeps bears cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

So next time you look at a bear you see more than just a bear. Observe all the adaptations that help them survive in their environment.