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Himalayan
Black bears are protected
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| Himalayan Black Bear |
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fact people are regularly mauled by bears. Bears have attacked humans,
destroyed crops, and cattle. The Himalayan black bear was usually aggressive
when provoked and it was commonly believed that bears could wait for up
to nine years to avenge an injury.
Autumn
is the bear's migratory season and time to prepare for hibernation so they
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The Himalayan Black bear falls under
the Schedule I of protected animals in the Forest and Nature conservation
Act.
Although
poaching of the bear is strictly prohibited, according to the Act, traps
or snares are allowed in private registered land like orchards and crop
fields. In Bhutan, bears are killed for the bile, which has medicinal value
and therefore fetches a good price.
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