Asian black bear
Along with sun bears, Asiatic black bears are the most typically used species in areas where bears are either used in performances or as pets. Asian black bears have an outstanding learning ability in captivity, and are among the most common species used in circus acts. According to Gary Brown:
Ursid hybrid
Hybrids have been produced between the sloth bear ("Melursus ursinus") and the Malayan sun bear ("Helarctos malayanus") at Tama Zoo in Tokyo, and also between the sloth bear ("Melursus ursinus") and the Asiatic black bear ("Ursus thibetanus", or "Selenarctos thibetanus").