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Asian black bear

Asian black bear
Photo: Guérin Nicolas (messages) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a herbivorous mammal native to Asia.

The Asian black bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear, moon bear and white-chested bear, is a medium-sized bear species native to Asia that is largely adapted to an arboreal lifestyle. It is distributed from southeastern Iran, Pakistan, India and the Himalayas to mainland Southeast Asia, the Ko — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Ursus thibetanus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Ursidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Asia
Weight
100 kg
Length
1.5 m
Lifespan
39.2 years
Activity
Cathemeral
Conservation status
Vulnerable

What does an Asian black bear eat?

The asian black bear is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is an Asian black bear?

The asian black bear weighs around 100 kg and measures about 1.5 m.

How long do Asian black bears live?

In the wild, the asian black bear can live up to about 39.2 years.

Where do Asian black bears live?

Asian black bears are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the asian black bear endangered?

The asian black bear is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

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