Louisiana Black Bear

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ursus_arctos
gptkbp:appearance Shorter legs than other bears
gptkbp:behavior Solitary
gptkbp:breeding_season June to July
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Louisiana_Black_Bear
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:U._S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service
gptkb:Louisiana_Wildlife_Federation
Habitat restoration
Public education
gptkbp:conservation_status Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance State animal of Louisiana
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
gptkb:Nut
gptkb:Carrion
Fruits
Omnivore
Vegetation
gptkbp:endemic_to gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:exile In hollow trees or underbrush
gptkbp:first_described_by By naturalists in the 19th century
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Swamps
gptkbp:habitat_preference Wetlands
Riparian zones
gptkbp:hibernation gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louisiana Black Bear
gptkbp:human_interaction Occasional conflicts with humans
gptkbp:is_protected_by Protected under the Endangered Species Act
gptkbp:lifespan 10-12 years
gptkbp:mlbteams 1-4 cubs per litter
gptkbp:notable_features Thick fur
Strong sense of smell
Powerful limbs
Large paws
Long claws
gptkbp:population Around 30,000
Increasing due to conservation efforts
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:range gptkb:Louisiana
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Black_Bear
gptkbp:reproduction Breeds in spring
gptkbp:research Behavioral studies
Habitat use studies
Population genetics studies
Conservation impact assessments
Diet analysis studies
gptkbp:scientific_name Ursus americanus luteolus
gptkbp:size Medium-sized bear
gptkbp:social_structure Mothers raise cubs alone
gptkbp:status Endangered in the past
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Poaching
gptkbp:track GPS collars
gptkbp:weight 200-300 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Louisiana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4