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Post by King Kodiak on Mar 14, 2019 4:27:31 GMT -5
BELUCHISTAN BLACK BEAR (URSUS THIBETANUS GEDROSIANUS) The Baluchistan black bear (Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus), also called the Pakistan black bear is a subspecies of the Asian black bear occurring in the Baluchistan Mountains of southern Pakistan and Iran. It has an unusually thin coat for an Asian black bear, but this is because it is found in a warmer climate than most of the other subspecies, which are found in the much colder Himalayan Mountains. It is also more frugivorous than the other subspecies, and it loves to eat figs and bananas. Characteristics The Baluchistan black bear is smaller than the other subspecies and is more variable, and may be from reddish orange to deep black. It has a darker chest patch than the other subspecies, and that has a thinner head but still has the flanks branching from its head. Habitat The Baluchistan black bear inhabits the higher ranges of the Baluchistan province in southeast Iran. Its greatest stronghold is the hills south of Khuzdar. It has also been recorded in Takht-e-Sulaiman, Toba Kakar Range, Ziarat, and Kalat District.[citation needed] It was once found in almost the entirety of Baluchistan. However, it is now considered extinct in most of the area. Deforestation and loss of habitat is the greatest problem it faces.[1] en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baluchistan_black_bear |
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Post by BruteStrength on Mar 14, 2019 7:47:43 GMT -5
BELUCHISTAN BLACK BEAR  This is a rather unique looking black bear. |
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Post by brobear on Dec 27, 2019 8:44:27 GMT -5
bearsoftheworld.net/baluchistan_black_bears.asp The Baluchistan black bear Selenarctos thibetanus gedruosianus is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear. Many believe it to be the only "true" subspecies. It is known as "Mum" by the local people of Baluchistan. Moon Bear HABITAT The Baluchistan black bear is found in the higher ranges of the province of Baluchistan in Southwest Pakistan and Southeast Iran. It's greatest stronghold is in the hills south of Khuzdar. It is also found in Takht-e-Suliman, Toba Kakar, Ziarat, and Kalat. It once was found in almost the entirety of Baluchistan. However, it is now considered extinct in most of the area. Deforestation and loss of habitat is the greatest problem it faces. CHARACTERISTICS Like other Asiatic black bears, Baluchistan bears have a cream colored crescent patch on their chest. Baluchistan bears are slightly smaller, ranging in size from 55 to 75 inches in length and weigh between 200 and 400 pounds. Most of them also have shorter, coarser, browner fur that is often more of a reddish-brown than black. The Baluchistan bear will eat green plants, fruits, berries, seeds, honey, and insects. It also feeds on small vertebrates such as birds, rodents, and lizards. BREEDING Females mature at between three and four years of age. In Pakistan, mating reportedly occurs in October. The gestation period of the Asiatic black bear usually lasts from seven to eight months. However, it is believed to be shorter in warmer regions than in colder. The Baluchistan bear has anywhere from one to three cubs in February. The cubs are born blind and totally dependant on their mother. They are weaned at about six months, but remain with their mother for two to three years. Females can produce a liter of cubs every other year. They have been seen in the wild with offspring of different ages. STATUS The Baluchistan Bear is one of the rarest mammals in the world and is on the IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species. It is also protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), banning all internatal trade of any products derived from the species. Efforts are being made to save the bear, though it is still threatened by deforesting and overhunting. The natural life span is from 25 to 30 years.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Jan 2, 2020 22:19:31 GMT -5
BELUCHISTAN BLACK BEAR (URSUS THIBETANUS GEDROSIANUS) The Baluchistan black bear (Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus), also called the Pakistan black bear is a subspecies of the Asian black bear occurring in the Baluchistan Mountains of southern Pakistan and Iran. It has an unusually thin coat for an Asian black bear, but this is because it is found in a warmer climate than most of the other subspecies, which are found in the much colder Himalayan Mountains. It is also more frugivorous than the other subspecies, and it loves to eat figs and bananas. Characteristics The Baluchistan black bear is smaller than the other subspecies and is more variable, and may be from reddish orange to deep black. It has a darker chest patch than the other subspecies, and that has a thinner head but still has the flanks branching from its head. Habitat The Baluchistan black bear inhabits the higher ranges of the Baluchistan province in southeast Iran. Its greatest stronghold is the hills south of Khuzdar. It has also been recorded in Takht-e-Sulaiman, Toba Kakar Range, Ziarat, and Kalat District.[citation needed] It was once found in almost the entirety of Baluchistan. However, it is now considered extinct in most of the area. Deforestation and loss of habitat is the greatest problem it faces.[1] en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baluchistan_black_bearSo this is the smallest subspecies of the Asiatic black bear right? |
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Post by King Kodiak on Jan 3, 2020 5:42:52 GMT -5
BELUCHISTAN BLACK BEAR (URSUS THIBETANUS GEDROSIANUS) The Baluchistan black bear (Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus), also called the Pakistan black bear is a subspecies of the Asian black bear occurring in the Baluchistan Mountains of southern Pakistan and Iran. It has an unusually thin coat for an Asian black bear, but this is because it is found in a warmer climate than most of the other subspecies, which are found in the much colder Himalayan Mountains. It is also more frugivorous than the other subspecies, and it loves to eat figs and bananas. Characteristics The Baluchistan black bear is smaller than the other subspecies and is more variable, and may be from reddish orange to deep black. It has a darker chest patch than the other subspecies, and that has a thinner head but still has the flanks branching from its head. Habitat The Baluchistan black bear inhabits the higher ranges of the Baluchistan province in southeast Iran. Its greatest stronghold is the hills south of Khuzdar. It has also been recorded in Takht-e-Sulaiman, Toba Kakar Range, Ziarat, and Kalat District.[citation needed] It was once found in almost the entirety of Baluchistan. However, it is now considered extinct in most of the area. Deforestation and loss of habitat is the greatest problem it faces.[1] en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baluchistan_black_bearSo this is the smallest subspecies of the Asiatic black bear right?
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Post by King Kodiak on Sept 16, 2020 21:54:04 GMT -5
Food Habits of baluchistan Black Bear In The Bahr e Aseman mountain,Iran
... The Baluchistan bear is one of the least known large mammals in Iran. Consequently, efficient conservation measures have not been put in place for this species by the Department of Environment (Fahimi and Yusefi 2010). The distribution range in Iran is small and declining. ...
... These mountainous areas are predominantly covered by Mount Atlas pistachio (Pistacia atlantica, Pistacia khinjuk), maple (Acer monspessulanum) and almond (Amygdalus lycioides). Amygdalus lycioides produces bitter fruits that bears eat in autumn (Fahimi and Yusefi 2010). Above 2500 m a.s.l the Greek juniper (Juniperus excelca) is the most common tree. ...
... Both the nocturnal foraging and use of the cave appear to be a means of avoiding contact with humans. The presence of agricultural fruit gardens that provide a staple food resource of bears during summer in this area (Fahimi and Yusefi 2010) may prompt frequent use of this cave. Akhtar et al. (2007) suggested that food availability best explained the use of day dens near to human settlements by sloth bears (Melursus ursinus). ...
www.researchgate.net/publication/309538147_Food_Habits_of_baluchistan_Black_Bear_In_The_Bahr_e_Aseman_mountainIran
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Oct 19, 2020 21:37:36 GMT -5
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Oct 19, 2020 21:39:37 GMT -5
Asiatic Black Bear, Balochistan Black Bear.
 Unfortunately there are hardly any good stories associated with this sub species of the Asiatic bear in Pakistan. It used to be widely distributed in the majority of Balochistan but now it is listed as critically endangered in Pakistan and extinct in most of the natural habitat locally. These bears have adapted well over centuries and are covered in an uncommonly thin coat as compared to the Asian black bear. The obvious reason for this is that, this species is located in a warmer climate than most of the other subspecies, which are native to the cooler Himalayan mountain regions. This specie is omnivore but fruit are a preferred food type so they like to consume figs and bananas. Habitat
A subspecies(Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus) of the Asiatic Black is found in the south western mountain ranges of Balochistan(Pakistan) and Iran. They are mostly found in the elevated mountain ranges of Takht-e-Suliman and Toba Kakar. Also known to found in Ziarat, Kalat and Khuzdar, this specie of bear is called as “mum” in Baluchistan. These bears have adapted well over centuries and are covered in an uncommonly thin coat as compared to the Asian black bear. The obvious reason for this is that, this species is located in a warmer climate than most of the other subspecies, which are native to the cooler Himalayan mountain regions. Diet
Common diet of the Baluchistan bear comprises of olives, Chinese dates and starchy stems of plants, rhizomes and the fruits of the Palms that don’t grow tall. The often consume insects and lizard as well. This bear is the smallest of the other subspecies. A common attribute visible in the Baluchistan bear is that it has a darker chest mark compared to other subspecies. Another characteristics of the species is breaking up logs in their hunt for grubs; this process is vital in the course of decaying in the jungle and the supply of nutrients to the forest floor. This specie is omnivore but fruit are a preferred food type and they like to consume figs and bananas. Major Threats
Locals capture these omnivores alive and they are regularly confiscated from local tribes who try to raise these Asiatic bears as pets. In my homeland Pakistan, numerous thousand bears were caught from their habitat for show off, exhibition in circuses, dance exhibitions and bear baiting. In bear baiting, claws and canines of each bear are extracted and they are left to fight with dogs. This creepy and cruel act was made unlawful and prohibited in 2001, but still occurs to some extent. A major threat to the bears is the habitat loss majorly because of illegal logging, growth of human population that leads to expansion of villages, development of highways network, and installation of power stations in the wild. Local and nomad herders let their cattle graze in the bear territory and end up in killing the native bears blaming them for the killing of their livestock. Poaching for body parts like gall bladders for medicines is also a threat to the species. wildlife.com.pk/endangered/asiatic-black-bear-balochistan-black-bear/
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Post by brobear on Nov 30, 2022 5:03:29 GMT -5
Balochistan black bear en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balochistan_black_bear The Balochistan black bear has short, coarse fur ranging in colour from black to reddish brown. It is smaller than the other subspecies with a head and body length of 80 cm (31.50 in) including tail. At a mere 2 feet and 7.5 inches in total length, it is highly doubtful that this subspecies ever reaches up to 400-pounds as stated in reply #2. All too often, when we research a particular subspecies of bear, weights and measurements are posted which are actually that of the species in general. In truth, the Balochistan moon bear is roughly the size of a Sri Lancan sloth bear. In fact, barely bigger than a sun bear. |
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