Moon Bear
Ursus thibetanusGeographic Region: Pakistan to northern India, China and the Indochinese peninsula, as far as Mongolia and Siberia
Did You Know?
Primarily nocturnal, moon bears are sometimes active during the day. They are excellent climbers and swimmers.
Details
Height: 4.5 – 5.5 ft.
Weight: 220 – 440 lbs.
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Vulnerable
Himalayan Trek
Exhibit information
Discover wildlife native to the mountains and grasslands of Central Asia, including the iconic red panda and mysterious snow leopard! Get a glimpse of our moon beas climbing or playing in the pool. See the beautiful red pandas and impressive takin. Can you find the secretive snow leopard? Look carefully—they blend in perfectly with their surroundings! If you come in winter, you might just be able to watch our red crowned cranes perform their intricate courtship dance. Can you figure out each of these animal’s adaptations that allow them to survive in such extreme environments?
