Rare wild Bear spotted in Habiganj deep forest of Bangladesh

Recently, a rare species of wild bear has been spotted deep in the forests of Satchari National Park in Habiganj, Bangladesh which creates quite a stir in that area.

The photo of that rare bear was captured in photographs by a photographer named Haris Deb Barma, raising concern about the presence of rare wild bear in Bangladesh.

After learning that news the park authorities have issued special precautions regarding public access within the park.

According to forest department sources, these bears belong to the endangered Asiatic black bear species, known for their aggressive nature.

Officials estimate that there are about 10-12 bears of this kind in the park.

Mamunur Rashid, the beat officer of Satchari National Park, stated that the presence of bears has created significant excitement among officials, prompting them to take additional conservation measures.

He also warned tourists about potential safety risks while entering the park; however, there have been no reported attacks by bears so far.

Mehdi Hasan, an officer from the Telmachhara beat, noted that while they regularly observe a variety of wildlife such as deer, wild cats, and wild boars in the park, the presence of bears has highlighted the need for increased monitoring for wildlife conservation.

They are taking strict measures to prevent hunting or trafficking of these bears.

Bishwajit Pal, co-chairman of a bird lovers‍‍` society, emphasized and suggested to raise awareness among the local residence who lived in the forest so that they cannot harm those bears and urged to stop complete ban on hunting inside the forest.

The Asiatic black bear is characterized by its black fur, a light brown face, and a distinct white or creamy patch on its chest that sometimes resembles the English letter ‍‍`V‍‍`.

Adults weigh between 60-200 kg, with an average weight around 135 kg.

They are omnivorous and feed on insects, beetle larvae, invertebrates, honey, grass, bark, roots, tubers, and fruits.

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