Ursus americanus carlottae
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Ursus americanus carlottae Osgood, 1901 |
Ursus americanus carlottae is a morphologically distinct subspecies of the American Black Bear. The most significant morphological differences are its large size, massive cranium, and large molars. U. a. carolttae is a unique species since it can only be found on the Queen Charlotte Islands.[1]