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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 7, 2021 9:34:21 GMT -5
The Tibetan bear or Tibetan blue bear (Ursus arctos pruinosus)[1] is a subspecies of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) found in the eastern Tibetan Plateau. It is also known as the Himalayan blue bear,[2] Himalayan snow bear, Tibetan brown bear, or the horse bear. In Tibetan, it is known as Dom gyamuk.
One of the rarest subspecies of bear in the world, the blue bear is rarely sighted in the wild. The blue bear is known in the West only through a small number of fur and bone samples. It was first classified in 1854.
Taxonomic history
The Gobi bear is sometimes classified as being of the same subspecies as the Tibetan blue bear; this is based on morphological similarities, and the belief that the desert-dwelling Gobi bear represents a relict population of the blue bear. However, the Gobi bear is sometimes classified as its own subspecies, and closely resembles other Asian brown bears.
Range and habitat
It is possible that the occasional specimen might be observed traveling through high mountain peaks during times of reduced food supply, or in search of a mate. However, the limited information available about the habits and range of the blue bear makes such speculation difficult to confirm.
Conservation status
The exact conservation status of the blue bear is unknown, due to limited information. However, in the United States trading blue bear specimens or products is restricted by the Endangered Species Act. It is also listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as a protected species. It is threatened by the use of bear bile in traditional Chinese medicine and habitat encroachment.
Cultural references
The blue bear is notable for having been suggested as one possible inspiration for the yeti. A 1960 expedition to search for evidence of the yeti, led by Sir Edmund Hillary, returned with two scraps of fur that had been identified by locals as 'yeti fur' that were later scientifically identified as being portions of the pelt of a blue bear.[3][4]
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_blue_bear
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 7, 2021 9:44:08 GMT -5
TIBETAN BLUE BEAR (URSUS ARCTOS PRUINOSUS)
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 7, 2021 9:48:05 GMT -5
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 7, 2021 9:49:54 GMT -5
Conflicts of human with the Tibetan brown bear (Ursus arctos pruinosus) in the Sanjiangyuan region, China
Abstract and Figures
Human-carnivore conflict (HCC) has become a major concern for both the management of protected areas and local community development worldwide. The occurrence and intervention of HCCs has been originated in duel context of the environment and social economy. In the Sanjiangyuan region of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, human-bear conflict (HBC) has emerged as a severe problem. Damages caused by Tibetan brown bears (Ursus arctos pruinosus) seriously threaten the livelihood and safety of local herders, decreasing community tolerance for brown bear conservation. A systematic field survey of HBC occurrences was undertaken in Zhiduo county of the Sanjiangyuan region in summer 2019. We surveyed 312 families via semi-structured interviews to understand the factors that contributed towards the likelihood of bear damage, representative conflict types, seasonal variation in damage occurrence, and mitigation measures deployed. The results showed that incidents of bear damage in the Sanjiangyuan region have elevated as a consequence of changes in the nomadic lifestyle of local herders. It is in part connected with simultaneous recovery of bear numbers following the conservation measures applied. Despite the widespread incidence of HBCs, with almost all respondents (n=288, 92.31%) reporting occurrences of bear damage, most home damages were not compensated, and programs for such were lacking. Through the survey of the expected compensation types of local respondents, it was concluded that HBCs need to be mediated and resolved by integrated compensation schemes, physical and chemical prevention measures, and community development plans. Particularly, the local government should pay more attention to reducing family dependence on animal husbandry and transforming livelihood strategies into replaceable economic practices unrelated to grazing. These include things like ecological public welfare jobs and brown bear viewing ecotourism.
www.researchgate.net/publication/340256980_Conflicts_of_human_with_the_Tibetan_brown_bear_Ursus_arctos_pruinosus_in_the_Sanjiangyuan_region_China
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 7, 2021 9:53:28 GMT -5
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 22, 2021 4:40:17 GMT -5
Great info. They are called the Tibetan blue bear only because of the blue hue/ they reflect blue light but are not true blue unlike the glacier bear.
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 22, 2021 9:05:45 GMT -5
Great info. They are called the Tibetan blue bear only because of the blue hue/ they reflect blue light but are not true blue unlike the glacier bear. |
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 22, 2021 9:59:46 GMT -5
Great info. They are called the Tibetan blue bear only because of the blue hue/ they reflect blue light but are not true blue unlike the glacier bear. Yeah. This bear is among my top ten fave animals too. |
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Aug 23, 2021 16:14:08 GMT -5
Identifying the risk regions of house break-ins caused by Tibetan brown bears (Ursus arctos pruinosus) in the Sanjiangyuan region, China: Damage to homesteads by brown bears (Ursus arctos) has become commonplace in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Science‐based solutions for preventing damages can contribute to the establishment of mechanisms that promote human–bear coexistence. We examined the spatial distribution patterns of house break‐ins by Tibetan brown bears (U. a. pruinosus) in Zhiduo County of the Sanjiangyuan region in China. Occurrence points of bear damage were collected from field surveys completed from 2017 to 2019. The maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model was then used to assess house break‐in risk. Circuit theory modeling was used to simulate risk diffusion paths based on the risk map generated from our MaxEnt model. The results showed that (a) the total risk area of house break‐ins caused by brown bears was 11,577.91 km2, accounting for 29.85% of Zhiduo County, with most of the risk areas were distributed in Sanjiangyuan National Park, accounting for 58.31% of the total risk area; (b) regions of alpine meadow located in Sanjiangyuan National Park with a high human population density were associated with higher risk; (c) risk diffusion paths extended southeast to northwest, connecting the inside of Sanjiangyuan National Park to its outside border; and (d) eastern Suojia, southern Zhahe, eastern Duocai, and southern Jiajiboluo had more risk diffusion paths than other areas examined, indicating higher risk for brown bear break‐ins in these areas. Risk diffusion paths will need strong conservation management to facilitate migration and gene flow of brown bears and to alleviate bear damage, and implementation of compensation schemes may be necessary in risk areas to offset financial burdens. Our analytical methods can be applied to conflict reduction efforts and wildlife conservation planning across the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau www.researchgate.net/publication/337831087_Identifying_the_risk_regions_of_house_break-ins_caused_by_Tibetan_brown_bears_Ursus_arctos_pruinosus_in_the_Sanjiangyuan_region_China |
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 23, 2021 21:40:07 GMT -5
These guys can break into houses. This is not a surprise. If a more passive American black bear does that, it is not surprising the more aggressive Tibetan brown bear would do the same.
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Apr 16, 2022 7:31:54 GMT -5
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Apr 16, 2022 7:41:33 GMT -5
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Post by Gorilla king on Apr 16, 2022 7:46:30 GMT -5
Nice. The Bottom picture is the same as reply #4, its a camera trap.
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Apr 16, 2022 7:48:38 GMT -5
Nice. The Bottom picture is the same as reply #4, its a camera trap. I am hoping for more camera traps to catch movements of both the Tibetan blue bear and the Ussuri brown bear. Studying the movements of both animals on real life video will be interesting. |
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Post by Gorilla king on Jul 1, 2022 6:54:26 GMT -5
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 6, 2022 5:08:55 GMT -5
/\ Not a surprise. Tibet shares it borders with China. Siberian tigers also cross the borders from Russia to China too.
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 6, 2022 5:09:28 GMT -5
 Tibetan blue bear arts. |
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Aug 6, 2022 5:10:28 GMT -5
 A good book to buy. It is hard to get info from this bear as it is very hard to sight in the wild. |
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Post by Gorilla king on Nov 6, 2022 20:05:19 GMT -5
Tibetan Brown Bear
Abstract and Figures
Abstract The Tibetan Brown Bear Ursus arctos pruinosus is a large mammalian carnivore of high-altitude environments that is closely associated with the pastoral landscape. Limited information is available on this species, probably due to its rarity in the Himalaya. To date, scientific evidence of the presence of Tibetan Brown Bears has not been reported officially. The information presented here is based on data collected in the central Himalayan region of Nepal in 2003–2014 during biodiversity surveys and other research. Methods included random walks along livestock trails, transect surveys, opportunistic camera trapping, and herders’ reports & interviews. This is the first camera-trap confirmation of the Tibetan Brown Bear in the central Himalaya. The distribution map was updated based on direct observation, signs and field reports gathered from reliable sources. The presence of signs (diggings, footprints, and feces) and direct observation in the Annapurna-Manaslu landscape reveal that bears are closely associated with Himalayan marmots and other small rodents. Local folklore, legends, and cultural beliefs have played important roles in Brown Bear conservation in the central Himalaya. Keywords: Distribution, first record, central Himalaya, subspecies.
www.researchgate.net/publication/363862503_Tibetan_Brown_Bear
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Post by oldcyansilverback on Jan 20, 2023 3:10:47 GMT -5
The yeti is based on this brown bear subspecies.
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