Denmo- The Himalayan Bear
Most of the people know about Grizzly bear but very less people know about "Denmo- The Himalayan Bear". Introduction The Himalayan Brown Bear, also known as the Himalayan red bear, isabelline bear or Dzu-Teh, is a subspecies of the brown bear. Physical Characteristics Himalayan brown bears exhibit sexual dimorphism. Males range from 1.5m to 2.2m long, while females are 1.37m to 1.83m long. They are the largest mammals in the Himalayas and are usually sandy or reddish-brown in colour. The life expectancy for the Himalayan brown bear is around 20-25 years and around 45 years in captivity. Distribution The bears are found in Nepal, Tibet, West China and North India, North Pakistan and South-East Kazakhstan. They are already speculated to have become extinct in Bhutan. Food Habitat Himalayan Brown Bears are omnivores and will eat grasses, roots and other plants as well as insects and s...