Asiatic black bear spotted in Cambodia’s protected areas

The rare and endangered Asiatic black bear (Ursusthibetanus) has been spotted in Cambodia’s protected areas, according to the Ministry of Environment. The bear species is present in several different regions including East, South and Southeast Asia.

According to the ministry’s publication on July 1, Asiatic black bears live in many forest types such as dense, semi-dense and mixed forests.

In Cambodia, the bears are present in protected areas in the northeast, east, north and southwest, and in Ratanakkiri, Mondulkiri, Pursat, Kampong Speu and Koh Kong provinces. The bears are a diverse species of predators and are omnivores.

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