The Himalayan black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus laniger) is a
rare subspecies of the Asiatic black bear. Himalayan black bears
are scattered across the Himalayas from Bhutan to Pakistan. They
are most populous in mountainous areas and During the summer,
Himalayan black bears can be found in warmer areas in Nepal,
China, Russia, and Tibet at altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet
up near the timberline. For winter, they descend as low as 5,000
to more tropical forests. Himalayan black bears have a black
coat with a light brown muzzle and a pale yellow crescent on
their chest. On average, they measure from 56 to 65 inches nose
to tail and weigh from 200 to 265 pounds, though they may weigh
as much as 400 pounds in the fall when they are fattening up for
hibernation. They are diurnal by nature, though the majority of
them have become nocturnal in order to avoid humans. They often
spend the day in caves or hollowed out trees. They are
omnivorous creatures and will eat just about anything. Their
diet consists of acor