Genomic insights into anthropozoonotic tuberculosis in captive sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) and an Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Cambodia [PDF]
Scientific ReportsContact between humans and wildlife presents a risk for both zoonotic and anthropozoonotic disease transmission. In this study we report the detection of human strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sun bears and an Asiatic black bear in a wildlife ...
Kirsty Officer +11 more
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Ecological and Social Dimensions of Human–Bear Coexistence in Nepal's Gaurishankar Conservation Area [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe increasing number of human‐black bear interactions in Nepal's Himalayas threatens both livelihoods and bear safety. Understanding human‐black bear coexistence has become increasingly important due to rising conflicts driven by habitat overlap ...
Shreyashi Bista +4 more
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Large Carnivores Persisting in a Human‐Dominated Landscape: Suitable Habitat and Connectivity for Asiatic Black Bears in China [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThis study examined the connectivity between the current suitable habitat and the core habitat for Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in human‐dominated landscapes and aimed to provide a basis for future conservation strategies for black bear ...
Jiale Cheng +7 more
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Conscious Indirect Blood Pressure Measurements in Asiatic Black Bears (<i>Ursus thibetanus</i>). [PDF]
Animals (Basel)At Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Center (VBRC), 40% of the current population has been diagnosed with systemic hypertension. Systemic hypertension lesions have led to fatal consequences in the form of aortic aneurysm and rupture. Historically, veterinarians were only able to diagnose systemic hypertension by identifying validated secondary ...
Scrafford GM +4 more
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Captivity-driven microbiota reshaping: A cross-species analysis of divergent patterns in the gut microbiota of giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), red pandas (Ailurus fulgens), and Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus). [PDF]
PLoS ONEThe relative influence of diet, host phylogeny, and environment on animal gut microbiota remains unresolved, particularly for endangered ursids lacking quantitative data.
Lin Xu +7 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 The food habits of the Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) are well studied, but there is a little evidence of dietary specialization-that is, when individuals use a narrower set of resources compared to the population as a whole.
Tomoki Mori +2 more
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Global Ecology and Conservation, 2022 The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is an elusive mammal and its conservation is currently a challenge in Pakistan due to the negative interaction with human communities and habitat fragmentation.
Faizan Ahmad +6 more
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Frontiers in Conservation Science, 2023 Similar species may co-occur in sympatry because of the partitioning of habitat use and resources at different spatial and temporal scales. Understanding coexistence patterns of species may contribute to further uncovering the underlying coexistence ...
Jia Li, Diqiang Li, Diqiang Li, Wei Dong
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Psychological Sequelae of Injuries Caused by Asiatic Black Bear Attacks: A Follow‐Up Study [PDF]
Acute Medicine & SurgeryHideomi Tsuchida +2 more
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Habitat selection by Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Siran and Kaghan Valleys, Pakistan
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2021 Asiatic black bear is present in variety of habitats like broad-leaves and coniferous forests, extending form sea level to 4300m elevation and change their habitat for food purpose seasonally.
Z. Ullah +12 more
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