Definition

Noun 1. A species of bear: A medium-sized bear characterized by a black coat, a distinctive white or cream-colored V-shaped mark on its chest, and large, rounded ears. It is native to forested mountainous regions across central and eastern Asia. It is also commonly known as the Asiatic black bear or moon bear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Selenarctos thibetanus is an excellent climber and often rests in trees.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Selenarctos thibetanus.
  • Researchers studied the foraging behavior of Selenarctos thibetanus in the Japanese Alps.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Context: The term is primarily used in formal, scientific, and zoological contexts (e.g., research papers, wildlife documentation, taxonomic classification) to specify this particular species with precision.
  • The study compared the genetic diversity of Selenarctos thibetanus populations in Korea and Russia.

Variants and Related Words

• Asiatic black bear (n): The most common English name for this species.
• Moon bear (n): A common name derived from the crescent-shaped chest mark.
• Ursus thibetanus (n): A synonym used in some taxonomic classifications.
• Black bear (n): Note: In North America, "black bear" refers to a different species ().

Synonyms

• Asiatic black bear
• Moon bear
• Tibetan black bear (a less common variant)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Bear species: A general term for any member of the family Ursidae.
• Vulnerable species: is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and hunting.
• Chest mark / blaze: Refers to the characteristic white V-shaped patch on the bear's chest.

Noun

1. bear with a black coat living in central and eastern Asia