Altitudinal distribution and seasonal migration of asiatic black bear (<i>Ursus thibetanus</i>) in kaghan and Siran Valleys, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is considered one of the largest carnivores inhabiting different territories including coniferous and broad-leaved forests, extending from sea level to the elevation of 4300 m. The Kaghan and Siran Valleys in Pakistan's District Mansehra were the location of the current study. To evaluate the altitudinal distribution and seasonal movement of Asiatic black bears in the region, we used three approaches (sign distribution survey, questionnaire-based survey, and scat collecting). A total of 1858 bear signs were observed during the field survey, the highest number of signs was dig marks (1213) followed by plant uprooting. Dig marks (MER: 7.574) were observed repeatedly in each potential site of both valleys followed by plant uprooting (MER: 1.594

SUBMITTER: Ullah Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10362140 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature