Definition

Noun: 1. Tibetan bear: A rare species of bear, also known as the Asian black bear or moon bear, characterized by a distinctive white or cream-colored V-shaped marking on its chest. It is native to forested areas in Asia, including parts of Vietnam. * The "gấu ngựa" is a protected species in Vietnam. * Researchers are studying the habitat of the Tibetan bear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong rừng sâu, có thể bắt gặp một con gấu ngựa. (In the deep forest, one might encounter a Tibetan bear.)
  • "Gấu ngựa" là một loài động vật ăn tạp. (The Tibetan bear is an omnivorous animal.)
  • Việc bảo vệ loài gấu ngựa đang được chú trọng. (The protection of the Tibetan bear species is being emphasized.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "gấu ngựa" is used specifically in zoology, wildlife conservation, and environmental contexts to refer to this particular bear species within Vietnam and surrounding regions.

Variants and Related Words

• Gấu đen (n): Literally "black bear"; a common alternative name for the same species () in Vietnamese.
• Gấu chó (n): Literally "dog bear"; another local name sometimes used for the Asian black bear, referring to its smaller size compared to other bears.
• Gụ ngựa (n): A regional variant name for the same animal.

Synonyms

• Asian black bear (n): The common English name for the species.
• Moon bear (n): An English name derived from the crescent-shaped chest marking.
• Ursus thibetanus (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

noun

1. tibetan bear