Asiatic Black Bear

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Shy yet formidable, the moon-chested Asiatic black bear prowls misty forests from Iran to Japan. It scales trees for fruit, acorns and honey, defending itself with swift claws. Logging, farms and the illegal bile trade keep this climber on the Vulnerable list.

Habitat: The Asiatic Black Bear can be found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Japan, North-korea, South-korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam