Rare 150kg moon bear discovered

(Dan Tri) - An individual sun bear was discovered at Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve ( Quang Tri province) through a digital camera trap.

On November 26, Mr. Ha Van Hoan, Director of the Management Board of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve (Quang Tri), said that through camera trapping activities in the managed forest area, the unit discovered an individual sun bear weighing about 150kg.

According to Mr. Hoan, after recording the individual moon bear, the unit has organized synchronous measures to protect and conserve this rare animal species, as well as other wild animals.

Rare Asiatic black bear captured by camera trap (Photo: Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve Management Board).

"This is an endangered species, so it needs the joint protection of local authorities, agencies, departments, sectors as well as local people," said Mr. Hoan.

The Moon Bear has the scientific name Ursus thibetanus or Ursus tibetanus, also known as the Tibetan Black Bear, Himalayan Black Bear or Asiatic Black Bear. The Moon Bear is listed in the World Red Book, a vulnerable species among endangered animals.

Over time, through camera trapping activities, the Management Board of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve has recorded many animals listed in the Vietnam Red Book and the World Red Book, such as: red-faced monkeys, pangolins, striped rabbits, white-tailed pheasants, brown-footed langurs, white-necked langurs, along with many species of birds, civets, mongooses, wild boars, etc.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/phat-hien-gau-ngua-quy-hiem-nang-150kg-20241126182455551.htm