Size	They can be up to 190cm long.
Weight	Weight range is from 100-200kg.
Conservation Status	On the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Asiatic black bear is listed as Vulnerable.
Diet	Asiatic black bears are considered omnivorous (eat both meat and plants); however, their diet in the wild is primarily vegetarian. These bears have very different diets based on the time of year. In the fall they eat a diet of mostly nuts – high in fat. In the spring the bears consume a variety of berries, bamboo, hydrangea and other plants. During the summer the bears continue to eat a variety of plant material but have also been seen consuming ants as well as carrion. At the Zoo the bears are offered a commercial omnivore bear biscuit as well as a variety of fruit and vegetables.
Geographic Range	South East Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Himalayas, North/South Korea, Nepal, Bangladesh, Russia, China and the Tibetan Plateau. Inhabiting mountain and hardwood forest areas. They may be found at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters.
Where to find me in the Zoo	Bear Country

Asiatic black bears typically do not hibernate in the winter, but become sporadically dormant during the blizzard seasons. There are very few natural predators that effect the Asiatic black bear.  Amur tigers and man are the primary threats.

Longevity

Up to 15 years in the wild and up to 30 years in zoos.

Behavior

Asiatic Black Bears are omnivorous and will eat things like termites, acorns, tree sap, invertebrates, carrion, fish and fruit.  While foraging for acorns they will construct roughly built nests in the crook of trees to sunbathe and rest.

Reproduction

Courtship and breeding occur from April to June. Courtship rituals include "clucking" and mock fighting between the male and female.  Gestation is 6-8 months.  One to two cubs are the typical litter size.  The young stay with the female up to 2 years.  Babies weigh about 223 grams at birth.  The cubs eyes open in about 1 week.  Females are mature at 3 years of age.