Rare Brown Bear Family Sighted in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur District
A family of Himalayan brown bears was recorded at 2,500 meters in Kinnaur.
Source: NDTV India NewsA rare sighting of a Himalayan brown bear family, including a mother and two cubs, has been recorded in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district. The footage was captured by a forest department field team at an altitude of 2,500 meters. This sighting is significant as Himalayan brown bears are an endangered species. Their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem in the region. Such observations help in monitoring wildlife populations and planning conservation efforts. The brown bear is a protected species under Indian wildlife laws.
- The sighting occurred in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
- A mother brown bear and two cubs were spotted at an altitude of 2,500 meters.
- Himalayan brown bears are classified as an endangered species.
- The species is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Their habitat includes high-altitude alpine forests and meadows.
A subspecies of the brown bear found in the Himalayan region. It is an endangered species protected under Schedule I of India's Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. They inhabit high-altitude areas and are omnivorous.
A district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, known for its mountainous terrain, apple orchards, and rich cultural heritage. It is located in the western Himalayas.
An Act of the Parliament of India for the protection of plants and animal species. It provides for the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks and prohibits hunting of specified animals.
Exams often test knowledge about endangered species, their habitats, and the conservation acts protecting them in India. Focus on the Wildlife Protection Act and key national parks/sanctuaries.
Remember 'Kinnaur Bears' for the location of the brown bear sighting. 'Bear' rhymes with 'Care' for conservation.