New brown bear ‘stronghold’ in Nepal redraws species’ range map

KATHMANDU — Researchers have discovered brown bears in a part of Nepal not previously known to host the species, prompting a call to protect this area as a bear “stronghold.” The finding, based on camera-trap images, also expands the known range of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Asia. It could also mark out the … Continue reading New brown bear ‘stronghold’ in Nepal redraws species’ range map