Mammals
Bears
Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
Local name: Himalayan Black Bear / काला रीछ
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Identification
The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Himalayan Black Bear / काला रीछ.
Habitat. Temperate Himalayan oak and mixed forest
Diet. Fruit, mast, insects, carrion, crops
Field notes. Excellent climber. Conflict rises in autumn when bears enter orchards and maize. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule I.
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Habitat
Temperate Himalayan oak and mixed forest
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Diet
Fruit, mast, insects, carrion, crops
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Behavior
Excellent climber. Conflict rises in autumn when bears enter orchards and maize.
