Wildlife & Flora
Himalayan Black Bear
Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Chheplung, Thado Koshi, Ghat.
- Scientific name
- Ursus thibetanus
- Local name
- Himali Kalo Valu
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
While nowhere as large as the grizzlies, they can nevertheless be 6 ft tall. It is the one animal that I hope you won't encounter up close as they are rather aggressive and have very little fear of man. Also remember that these guys are expert climbers so in a case of a close call never for a second think that a tree will come to your rescue. Rather it is advisable to avoid eye contact and slowly and calmly increase your distance from one. But don't worry too much, such encounters are very very rare.
