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A moon bear sits on a rock in a local zoo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2025. /VCG
A moon bear among pumpkins at Five Sisters Zoo ahead of Halloween on October 24, 2024 in West Calder, Scotland. /VCG
A moon bear sits resting in an enclosure in the bear forest near the city of Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam, August 2, 2023. /VCG
A moon bear in Five Sisters Zoo, West Calder, Scotland, January 11, 2024. /VCG
A moon bear cools off in an enclosure on a hot summer day at the Sadgorod (Gardencity) Zoo in Vladivostok, Russia, July 8, 2025. /VCG
Every year, International Moon Bear Day is observed on August 8 to raise awareness and promote action to protect moon bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear.
Moon bear is a medium-to-large sized bear species native to Asia. They are named for the characteristic white, crescent-shaped patch of fur on their chest.
Adult moon bears typically weigh between 100 and 200 kilograms. They are adept climbers and often climb trees to search for food, escape danger or take a rest.
As omnivores, moon bears feast on a wide range of food, including fruit, nuts, plants, insects and occasionally small mammals. They disperse the seeds into the environment when they defecate, playing a role in maintaining the diversity of forests.
However, facing threat from habitat loss, illegal poaching and wildlife trade – especially for bear bile and paws, they are listed as "vulnerable" on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which means the species is at high risk of extinction in the wild. By supporting conservation efforts, we can help ensure that they continue to roam the forests for generations to come.
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