Mammal

Ursus thibetanus Facts

Ursus thibetanus

MammalHerbivore

The Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus), 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 Korean Peninsula, Taiwan, China and the Russian Far East to the islands of Honshū and Shikoku in Japan.

Diet: They are good climbers of rocks and trees, and will climb to feed, rest, sun, elude enemies and hibernate.
Lifespan: Up to 39.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Ursus thibetanus Facts at a Glance

It belongs to the family Ursidae in the order Carnivora. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

What Do Ursus thibetanuses Eat?

Ursus thibetanuses have a herbivore diet that includes They are good climbers of rocks and trees, and will climb to feed, rest, sun, elude enemies and hibernate.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.

Ursus thibetanus Conservation Status

Ursus thibetanus is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet: Herbivore
Lifespan: Up to 39.2 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight: 77,500 g

Fun facts

Asian black bears are diurnal, though they become nocturnal near human habitations.
Asian black bears will rest for short periods in nests on trees standing fifteen feet or higher.
Some older bears may become too heavy to climb.