Which animal cub is depicted in the picture?

The animal cub depicted is an American black bear (Ursus americanus), and it is a bear that is native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. These bears are omnivores with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search of food.

Sometimes, they become attracted to human communities because of the immediate availability of food. The American black bear is the world's most common bear species. It is found in 39 of the 50 U.S. states and all Canadian provinces.