An assessment of food habits and altitudinal distribution of the Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in the Western Himalayas, Pakistan

作者: Ashfaq Ali , Zhixiang Zhou , Muhammad Waseem , Muhammad Fiaz Khan , Ishtiaq Ali

DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2017.1303097

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摘要: ABSTRACTThe Asiatic black bear Ursus thibetanus is one of the least well-known species mammals, and there have been few studies conducted to investigate its status feeding behaviour, particularly in north-western parts Pakistan. We investigated food habits altitudinal distribution Kaghan Valley region western Himalayas, interviewed local villagers (n = 180) about items consumed by bears, collected signs (n = 178) presence bears at different altitudes. The reported that predominantly inhabit forests Malkandi, Kamalban Jaraid, visit agricultural fields located edge forests. Oak (Quercus spp.), guch (Viburnum cotinifolium), mulberry (Morus fig (Ficus palmata), pomegranate (Punica granatum) maize (Zea mays) were confirmed 160 (89%) interviewees as Valley. recovered remains 21 typ...

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