North America:
* United States: All but Delaware, Hawaii, and Nevada. They are most common in the eastern and western mountainous regions.
* Canada: Across the majority of the country, especially in the provinces bordering the United States.
* Mexico: Northern parts of the country, particularly in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ranges.
Asia:
* China: Parts of northern, central, and eastern China, including the Tibetan Plateau and the eastern provinces.
* India: Found in the Himalayan region and some parts of the northeastern states.
* Nepal: The Himalayan region, particularly in the national parks.
* Bhutan: Himalayan region, particularly in the western parts of the country.
* Pakistan: The Himalayan region, especially in the northern areas.
It's important to note:
* The distribution of black bears within these countries can vary depending on habitat and other factors.
* There are several subspecies of black bears, each with slightly different ranges.
* Some of the Asian countries listed have a limited number of black bears, and their populations are often threatened.
If you're interested in learning more about the black bear population in a specific country, you can find information from organizations like the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, or the respective national wildlife agencies.