Formosan Black Bears | 台北市立動物園資訊網

HABITATFormosanblackbearsarefoundinmountainousforestsintheeasterntwo-thirdsofTaiwanatelevationsof3,300to10,000feet.·CHARACTERISTICS

The Formosan black bear Selenarctos thibetanus formosanus is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear[1]. It is also known as the white-throated bear because of the markings on its chest, and the dog bear because they are known to bark like dogs and have long muzzles similar to dogs. It is the largest mammal in Taiwan

HABITAT Formosan black bears are found in mountainous forests in the eastern two-thirds of Taiwan at elevations of 3,300 to10,000 feet. In the Winter, rather than hibernating, they will simply move to lower elevations in search of food.

CHARACTERISTICS Formosan black bears range in size from 47" to 75" in height and weigh from 110 lbs. to 440 lbs., having long thick brownish-black fur.

They are very territorial creatures and mark their territory with scratches on tre...