Himalayan brown bear

Scientific Name
Ursus arctos isabellinus
IUCN Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Lifespan
20-30 years
Weight
Male: approx. 250 kg Female: 150-175 kg
Range
Greater Himalayas (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand)
Habitat Type
Mountains, Alpine Meadows, Cold Desert
Did You Know
The Himalayan brown bear is the largest land carnivore in India, but it's shy and fearful of humans.
Also Known As
Himalayan red bear, Isabelline bear, dren-mo in Ladakhi
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