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How many moon bears are left in the world?
25,000 moon bears
However, according to Traffic East Asia, there are 25,000 moon bears left in the world. In another report, the Bear Conservation Action Plan published by the IUCN lists the numbers of moon bears in China as fewer than 20,000 and other estimates by WWF state the figure may be as low as 16,000.
Are moon bears going extinct?
Moon bears are the most exploited bear species on the planet, listed as Appendix 1 “most endangered” by CITES and have become effectively extinct in many countries, including Vietnam. Moon bear bile has the highest levels of ursodeoxycholic acid, making their bile a prized ingredient in traditional medicine.
Where does the moon bear come from?
Asiatic black Bears, more commonly known as Moon Bears, are one of eight species of Bears currently living on earth. They are most commonly found through out the deciduous forests of Asia but can also be found in Russia.
Are moon bears aggressive to humans?
Unfortunately, this leads moon bears into quite a bit of conflict with humans. On average, several people are attacked and mauled by moon bears every year. Several naturalists have also posited that the moon bear is more aggressive than its American cousin.
What do moon bears eat?
Moon bears are classified as carnivores, yet they follow an omnivore diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, small mammals and birds.
Are sun bears and moon bears the same?
Description: The sun bear, which is the smallest of the living bear species, can be identified by its short, sleek coat and light-colored muzzle. It also has a cream-colored, crescent-shaped chest blaze similar to that of the Asiatic black bear. Thus the two species are commonly called moon bears and sun bears.
How long do moon bears live for?
Cubs are weaned at four months, but often stay with their mother for two years. Bears generally begin breeding at age 4 or 5, and live 25-30 years in the wild. They can survive for 35 years in captivity. As the most bipedal of the bear species, moon bears stand on their hind legs with ease.
Do moon bears swim?
Moon bears have shaggy black fur with a distinctive yellow crescent across the chest and large elongated ears. Highly intelligent, they have a extensive vocabulary of sounds. They are excellent climbers, aided by their short strong claws, and swim very well.
Are moon bears real?
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.
Do moon bears migrate?
They are typically solitary animals that sleep most of the day in hollow logs, caves, or trees. They often hibernate (depending on their location) from November to March. Moon bears may also migrate, spending the warm months at higher altitudes, and the colder months at lower altitudes.