Status of the Asiatic black bear Ursus thibetanus in the southeastern region of the Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

摘要: The Asiatic black bear Ursus thibetanus is an omnivore that occurs throughout the mid-hill region of Nepal. Globally, it listed as vulnerable; in southern Asia considered threatened and Nepal identified endangered. This study was conducted to explore its habitat use distribution southeast (Bhujung sector) Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). Most signs area were recorded at elevation ranging from 1900 3100 m. mainly forest with 20–30° slope 50–75% crown cover. A total 86 density estimated 0.45 signs/km2. distributed Schima wallichi, Quercus spp. Arundinaria Dendrocalamus 1.3 hectares crops damaged/raided by bears. Black habitats found be under pressure different human activities such product collection, grazing poach...