American Bvlack Bear - where are They in Alabama?

摘要

American black bear (Ursusamericanus) was once abundant throughout NorthAmerica. Populations wereonce believed to exceed over two millionanimals. Recent populations have sincebeen reduced to an estimate of approximately 600,000-700,000 animals. Thedrop in numbers was primarily accreditedto habitat loss through extensive landclearing for agricultural use. Other factors leading to the decline were humandisturbance and illegal kills. However,today's bear population is showing anupward swing in numbers.