期刊名称：International Journal of Conservation Science
印刷版ISSN：2067-533X
电子版ISSN：2067-8223
出版年度：2016
卷号：7
期号：3
页码：719-724
出版社：Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
摘要：Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus thibetanus) are considered vulnerable throughout their range. In 2012 we conducted field surveys and questionnaires in the autonomous state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan to document the presence of bears and to evaluate human – bear conflicts. We recorded bears mainly in the northern and eastern part of the study area and documented wide-scale human – bear conflicts, which often resulted in the killing and a generally negative public perception of bears. We recommend additional studies to more accurately evaluate black bear status, biology and human-bear conflicts and the establishment of a protected area for bears in the region. On a national level, an Asiatic Black Bear Action Plan that will guide and coordinate research, management and conservation efforts is necessary to safeguard the future of the species in the country.
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