It is amazing to watch these moon bears playing. Both were illegally kept on bile farms in small, dark enclosures and required long-term rehabilitation. Now they are strong and beautiful. They could win a Mr Bear contest. I find their natural ability to stand on their hind legs most awesome.
Moon bears – or Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) – are found in mountainous and heavily forested areas across the Asian continent. Although their habitat ranges from Iran to Japan, the majority of moon bears are found in China, with concentrations in the north-eastern and south-western provinces – which are also the main bear farming areas.
In the wild, adult moon bears are generally solitary animals with home territories of around 4–8 miles. In our sanctuaries, where there is no competition for food, most of the bears adapt easily to living in fairly large social groups, although some prefer to keep their own company. All of our bears display distinct individual characteristics and traits and many show clear preference and affection for particular “best friends”.
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