When mating takes place, it is almost the only time when Louisiana black bears are not solitary (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). The age they choose to start mating varies from bear to bear, but they usually begin when they are three years old, however some would not start mating until they are eight years old (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). For Louisiana black bears to successfully reproduce the nutrition of the female during summer months is key. Louisiana black bears only reproduce during the winter months in the denning periods, if a Louisiana black bear did not eat enough nutrients during the summer months and is malnourish, then the survival rate and the health levels of the offspring will decrease (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). Once the cubs are born they will spend their first two years learning from their mothers and they will usually separate from her after that and go on their own (Ursus Americanus,
When mating takes place, it is almost the only time when Louisiana black bears are not solitary (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). The age they choose to start mating varies from bear to bear, but they usually begin when they are three years old, however some would not start mating until they are eight years old (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). For Louisiana black bears to successfully reproduce the nutrition of the female during summer months is key. Louisiana black bears only reproduce during the winter months in the denning periods, if a Louisiana black bear did not eat enough nutrients during the summer months and is malnourish, then the survival rate and the health levels of the offspring will decrease (Ursus Americanus, n.d.). Once the cubs are born they will spend their first two years learning from their mothers and they will usually separate from her after that and go on their own (Ursus Americanus,