PERRY, Ohio (WJW) – Even though black bears are considered endangered, sightings are becoming more frequent in Ohio.

A curious black bear was spotted on a trail camera early Wednesday morning in Perry.

Almir Duheric shared photos of the bear, taken near Clark Rd. and Perry Parkway just before 4 a.m.

You can see a young black bear on his hind legs, then rolling on the ground. • Photo courtesy: Almir Duheric • Photo courtesy: Almir Duheric • Photo courtesy: Almir Duheric • Photo courtesy: Almir Duheric • Photo courtesy: Almir Duheric

An adult black bear can weigh anywhere between 150 and 700 pounds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Males, when standing upright, measure between five and six feet tall, ODNR reports, while females measure four to five feet.

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