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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Ursidae |
| Genus | : | Ursus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Ursus tibetanus |
| Common Name | : | Asiatic Black Bear |
| Other Name(s) | : | Asian Black Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Tibetan Black Bear, Moon Bear |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 7 |
| Location | : | Central and Southern Asia, Russia and Japan |
| Habitat | : | Deciduous Tropical Forest |
| Colour | : | Black, Brown, White |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (H) | : | 1.2m - 1.9m (4ft - 6.25ft) |
| Weight | : | 90kg - 115kg (198lbs - 253lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40kph (25mph) |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Prey | : | Nuts, Fruits, Insects |
| Predators | : | Tiger, Wolves, Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 15 - 25 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 4 - 5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 6 - 8 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 2 |
| Name Of Young | : | Cub |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 50000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Distinctive v-shaped marking on chest |
| Fun Fact | : | Known to eat 160 different tree-borne fruits in Thailand! |