Himalayan Black Bear

About Himalayan Black Bear:

• It is a subspecies of the Asian black bear.
• Scientific Name: Ursus thibetanus laniger
• Distribution:
  • They live a lot in the Himalayas, in Tibet, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and China.
  • In India, they are found throughout the Himalayas, from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh, and in hilly regions of other northeastern states.
• Habitat:
  • The species prefers heavily forested, broadleaved, and coniferous forests as habitat.
  • It uses orchards, agricultural fields, and human habitation to move between forest patches.
• Features:
  • It has soft and shiny hair, with a white V patch on its chest. 
  • On average, they range from 1.4 to 1.7 metres in length and weigh from 90 to 200 kg (the higher figure is only likely just prior to hibernation).
  • Life span:25 to 30 years in the wild.
  • Food: They are omnivorous creatures (like most bears). Their diet consists of acorns, nuts, fruit, honey, roots, and various insects such as termites and beetle larvae.
  • Behaviour:  Naturally diurnal, but many are largely nocturnal in order to avoid contact with humans.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable