American black bear lifespan and age in human years

Longest recorded 34 years

🏆 The longest-lived american black bear on record reached 34 years in captivity.

American black bear (Ursus americanus). The oldest known individual lived 34 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.

• Reaches adulthood at about 3.5 years
• Adult weight about 154 kg
• Gestation about 70 days
• About 2 young at a time