Updates On 7th Jan 2013

Spotlight on: Asiatic black bear

The Asiatic black bear, more affectionately known as the ‘moon bear’ for their distinct crescent-shaped patch on the chest, inhabits forested areas in eastern Asia.

A common victim of the cruel bear bile trade and one of the many victims of deforestation (loss of habitat), the moon bear is listed as vulnerable, according to the IUCN Red List.

See a map depicting their range, here: http://maps.iucnredlist.org/map.html?id=22824

More info:

http://www.animalsasia.org/images/en/download/TRAFFICPPTBear_case_study_ed_cb.pdf

http://kids.mongabay.com/animal-profiles/asian_black_bear.html

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22824/0

http://www.cites.org/gallery/species/mammal/Asiatic_black_bear.html

Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151224227201523&set=a.223077136522.136042.22159071522&type=1&relevant_count=1

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