The Establishment of Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) Fibroblast Cell Line [PDF]
AnimalsThe Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus, UT), a Class II protected species in China, presents significant challenges for dermatological research due to limited availability of skin specimens and technical difficulties in fibroblast isolation.
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Spatial–Temporal Patterns of Sympatric Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) and Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) in Northeastern China [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Studying the spatial and temporal interactions between sympatric animal species is essential for understanding the mechanisms of interspecific coexistence.
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Conscious Indirect Blood Pressure Measurements in Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
AnimalsAt 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.
Grace M. Scrafford +4 more
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Temporal and individual variation in the feeding habits of Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionForaging plays a vital role in the survival of wildlife, and shifts in food availability can impact species fitness and survival. Ursids are known to consume a wide variety of foods and are known to be opportunistic omnivores.
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Chronic cholecystitis: Diagnostic and therapeutic insights from formerly bile-farmed Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Across Southeast Asia and China, more than 17000 Asian bears are kept under suboptimal conditions and farmed for their bile to meet the consumer demand for traditional medicine products. Years of unsterile and repetitive bile extraction contribute to the
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Applying a Random Encounter Model to Estimate the Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) Density from Camera Traps in the Hindu Raj Mountains, Pakistan [PDF]
BiologyEstimating the population density of vulnerable species, such as the elusive and nocturnal Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), is essential for wildlife conservation and management.
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Heliyon, 2023 The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is considered one of the largest carnivores inhabiting different territories including coniferous and broad-leaved forests, extending from sea level to the elevation of 4300 m.
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Modification of Domestic Animal Lameness Scales for Use in Asiatic Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Lameness in animals is a welfare concern as it can be an indicator of pain. A standardized bear lameness scale would significantly improve the ability of facilities that house bears to monitor, manage, and treat lameness in their animals.
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Relationship Between Testosterone and Movement Patterns in Male Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionIn male mammals, reproduction and reproductive behavior are strongly influenced by testosterone. While some species exhibit roaming behavior to encounter receptive females and show consorting behavior with females, the relationship between sex hormone ...
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Metabolic derangements and reduced survival of bile-extracted Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) [PDF]
BMC Veterinary Research, 2019 Background Across China and Southeast Asia, an estimated 17,000 bears are currently farmed for bile, primarily for traditional medicines. Depending on country, bile is extracted daily via transabdominal gallbladder fistulas, indwelling catheters, or ...
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