formosan black bear (ursus thibetanus formosanus) in mountainous forests of central and eastern Taiwan, often at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters (3,300 to 9,800 feet)
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ursus thibetanus formosanusESA Categories -mammals

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    formosan black bear

  • Regions

    Taiwan

  • Population

    300

  • Habitat

    mountainous forests of central and eastern Taiwan, often at elevations between 1, 000 and 3, 000 meters (3, 300 to 9, 800 feet)

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    130-440 pounds (60-2... and 25-30 years in the wild

Regions

Taiwan

The Formosan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus formosanus) is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear endemic to Taiwan. It has an estimated population of around 300 individuals but decreasing. Habitat loss, illegal hunting, and fragmentation of their forest habitats are the primary threats to their survival. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection, reforestation, and reducing human-bear conflicts.

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