because it is getting hunted
The American black bear is not endangered, but the Asiatic is threatened.
If you mean the American black bear, it is not an endangered species. The Asiatic black bear is threatened, however.
The black bear are not extinct and aren't endangered, previously, they were endangered but now they're getting back up there.
They are endangered in Florida, Louisiana, Misissippi, and Texas. Poaching and habitat loss are the two biggest factors in the decreasing numbers of Black Bears.
They are not extinct but some are endangered.
The black bear was designated as Louisiana's state animal in 1992 due to its significance in the state's wildlife heritage and its role in the ecosystem. The Louisiana black bear, a subspecies of the American black bear, faced threats from habitat loss and was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in the 1990s. The designation aimed to raise awareness about conservation efforts for this iconic species and promote the protection of its habitat. Today, the black bear symbolizes the state's commitment to wildlife conservation and natural resources.
Louisiana's state animal is the Louisiana black bear.
the black and white bears is called the Asiatic black bear.
louisiana black bear
The asiatic black bear is listed as threatened by the IUCN.
Louisiana State Mammal: Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Louisiana State Dog: Catahoula leopard dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
American black bears are common and not threatened with extinction in most of the areas where they exist, although bears in Louisiana and Mississippi (in the U.S.) are. Bears in Florida were recently removed from that state's list of imperiled species. General threats are habitat loss from development and fragmentation of habitat from roads and traffic. Asiatic black bears are threatened with habitat loss and fragmentation as well as poaching.