292. Ursus thibetanus Cuvier, 1823

Common name: Asiatic Black Bear

Myanmar name:

Distribution: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam. In Myanmar, recorded in Kachin State (Hkakaborazi NP, Hponkanrazi and Hukaung Valley WS and Proposed Imawbum NP), Chin State (Natmataung NP), Rakhine State (Rakhine Yoma Elephant Range WS), Sagaing Region (Htamanthi WS and Alaungdawkathapa NP), Kayin State (Kweenkoh, Mae Nyaw Kee, Thoepli, Yoe Mu Kyo), Tanintharyi Region (Htaung Pru RF, Tanintharyi Nature Reserve and Proposed Lenya NP).