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The American black bear (Ursus americanus), or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. It is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location. It typically lives in largely forested areas but will leave ...
On April 11, 2016, this protection of the Louisiana black bear was eliminated as were the related Similarity-of-Appearance Protections for the American black bear. [4] Loss of habitat was the primary reason the bear was placed on the federal endangered species list.
The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is a subspecies of the American black bear that has historically ranged throughout most of Florida and the southern portions of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The large black-furred bears live mainly in forested areas and have seen recent habitat reduction throughout the state due to ...
The Louisiana black bear could soon be removed from the list of endangered animals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is on the verge of formally initiating the process which takes about a year ...
The now 9-month-old American black bear ... accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and houses more than 60 species of live animals including rescued black bears, lemurs and endangered ...
Historically, black bears roamed the entire state. Today’s population of about 5,000 to 6,000 are mostly found in East Tennessee and along the Cumberland Plateau, though they are slowly ...
American black bear: Ursus americanus: North America: T(S/A) Baluchistan bear: Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus: Iran, Pakistan: E Brown bear: Ursus arctos arctos: Palearctic: E Blue bear: Ursus arctos pruinosus: China (Tibet) E Grizzly bear: Ursus arctos horribilis: Holarctic: T Louisiana black bear: Ursus americanus luteolus
New York is home to an estimated 8,000 black bears, and even though it is a relatively rare experience, it is possible to catch a glimpse during the fall season in the Southern Tier.