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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
Species
Rocky Road: Change is in the Air for the Himalayan Brown Bear
Mixed media
Behind the Lens: An Elusive Bear and Lessons in Wildlife Photography
Film
Science in Action: Niaz Khan and the Himalayan Brown Bears of Kargil
Film
The Himalayan Brown Bear’s Life in Snow
Infographic
Himalayan Brown Bear: Facts, Weight, and Population
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