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When: October 19, 2021

Where: Pairi Daiza Brugelettes, Belgium

This fun one showed just what this species is known for - being great at bipedal walking, and even showed off by chilling in this bridge-like structure

Species: Asian Black Bear (Kraagbeer of Aziatische zwarte beer)

Latin name: Ursus Thibetanus

Originates from Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…The Asian Black Bear has many names, and is also called Asiatic Black Bear, White-Chested Bear and Moon Bear.

…They are medium size, have a distinct white patch on their chest, sometimes in a V-shape, and have adapted to a largely arboreal lifestyle.

…The ears of the Asian Black Bear are bell-shaped, and proportionally larger than those of other Bears, sticking out sideways from the head.

…The Asian Black Bear has a strong upperbody for climbing trees, with weaker hind feed. This is why a Bear of this species can still climb trees even when their hind legs are broken.

…Of all Bears, the Asian Black Bear is the most bipedal – it can walk upright for over a quarter of a mile.

…This species of Bear faces serious threats against their survival, not only due to deforestation and habitat loss but also because of overhunting. Their skins, paws, gal bladder and cubs are of great value.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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Description

When: October 19, 2021

Where: Pairi Daiza Brugelettes, Belgium

This fun one showed just what this species is known for - being great at bipedal walking, and even showed off by chilling in this bridge-like structure

Species: Asian Black Bear (Kraagbeer of Aziatische zwarte beer)

Latin name: Ursus Thibetanus

Originates from Asia.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…The Asian Black Bear has many names, and is also called Asiatic Black Bear, White-Chested Bear and Moon Bear.

…They are medium size, have a distinct white patch on their chest, sometimes in a V-shape, and have adapted to a largely arboreal lifestyle.

…The ears of the Asian Black Bear are bell-shaped, and proportionally larger than those of other Bears, sticking out sideways from the head.

…The Asian Black Bear has a strong upperbody for climbing trees, with weaker hind feed. This is why a Bear of this species can still climb trees even when their hind legs are broken.

…Of all Bears, the Asian Black Bear is the most bipedal – it can walk upright for over a quarter of a mile.

…This species of Bear faces serious threats against their survival, not only due to deforestation and habitat loss but also because of overhunting. Their skins, paws, gal bladder and cubs are of great value.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-quality photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble