Because they are very common mammals in the area.
The official state mammal of Alabama is the black bear. It was designated as such in 1996.
It has a herd of animal symbols but the Official State Mammal is the American Black Bear.
Alabama's state mammal is the American black bear.Only eleven states in the United States have a state dog, and Alabama is not one of them.The states that do have state dogs are:AlaskaLouisianaMarylandMassachusettsNew HampshireNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexasVirginiaWisconsinGeorgia, Kansas, and Washington are considering implementing state dogs.
The Black Bear is the California State Mammal!
The state of Connecticut currently does not have a state amphibian.
ALABAMA STATE ANIMALS State Mammal: Black Bear State Amphibian: Red Hills Salamander State Horse: Racking Horse State Insect: Monarch Butterfly State Bird: Yellowhammer State Butterfly: E. Tiger Swallowtail State Game Bird: Wild Turkey State Freshwater Fish: Largemouth Bass State Reptile: Red-bellied Turtle State Saltwater Fish: Tarpon Source: Alabama Legislature
The Official State Mammal is the American Black Bear. It also has a: * State Horse * State Amphibian * State Bird * State Game Bird * State Saltwater Fish * State Freshwater Fish * State Reptile * State Insect which is the Monarch butterfly and a State Butterfly which is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
The state mammal is the Black Bear!
Louisiana State Mammal: Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Louisiana State Dog: Catahoula leopard dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
The state marine animal for the state of Nebraska is the West Indian Manatee. The Nebraska state mammal is the black bear.
Black panther
The black bear was designated as the state animal of Alabama in 2019. This designation recognized the black bear's significance to Alabama's wildlife and natural heritage. The decision was part of an effort to promote wildlife conservation and awareness in the state.