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

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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