English: Asiatic black bear.
Region: Asia.
ZoologyAsiatic black bears feed at night, sleeping in a cave or a hole in a tree during the day, but they do sometimes go out during the daytime to feed. In autumn, they increase their nocturnal activity. They live solitary lives and only come together for the purpose of mating or to compete for territory. Although they have relatively small claws, these bears are very efficient climbers, spending most of their time high in up trees where their feeding behavior results in the inadvertent building of nests. Asian black bears are generally considered more dangerous than brown bears, which live in more open spaces and are thus less likely to be surprised by approaching humans. They are also likely to attack when protecting food.