The Asiatic Black Bear
Meet the Asiatic Black Bear, also known as the moon bear because of the large, cool crescent-shaped patch of white on its chest. This bear is medium-sized, with huge paws and sharply curved claws good for climbing trees and opening up insect nests. Asiatic Black Bears have broad, large ears, which are bigger than those of any other bears, giving them outstanding hearing. They have a coat of black fur which is thick and shaggy, ideal to keep them warm.

Asiatic Black Bear | |
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Size | 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 meters) |
Weight | 220-440 pounds (100-200 kilograms) |
Speed | Speed: 25 mph (40 km/hr) |
Key Strength | Powerful jaws and sharp claws |
Biggest Weakness | Slow movement |
Scientific Name | Ursus thibetanus |
Family | Ursidae |
Habitat | Forests |
Geography | Asia |
Diet | Omnivorous |
Lifespan | 20 years - 30 years |

The Asiatic Black Bear
Meet the Asiatic Black Bear, also known as the moon bear because of the large, cool crescent-shaped patch of white on its chest. This bear is medium-sized, with huge paws and sharply curved claws good for climbing trees and opening up insect nests. Asiatic Black Bears have broad, large ears, which are bigger than those of any other bears, giving them outstanding hearing. They have a coat of black fur which is thick and shaggy, ideal to keep them warm.
Fun Fact: Asiatic Black Bears are fantastic climbers - even beating the monkeys in a treetop race, they can even nap in trees!
Asiatic Black Bear | |
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Size | 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 meters) |
Weight | 220-440 pounds (100-200 kilograms) |
Speed | Speed: 25 mph (40 km/hr) |
Key Strength | Powerful jaws and sharp claws |
Biggest Weakness | Slow movement |
Scientific Name | Ursus thibetanus |
Family | Ursidae |
Habitat | Forests |
Geography | Asia |
Diet | Omnivorous |
Lifespan | 20 years - 30 years |
Asiatic Black Bear Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Asiatic Black Bear and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Despite their gruff appearance, these bears have quite a sweet tooth and are famous for stealing honey from bees!
Fun Fact: These bears are talkative! They communicate using various sounds like grunts, whines, snorts and even clapping their teeth together when they are scared.