THREATS :
Moon bears are under threat due to deforestation and loss of habitat . Moon bear bile is sought for traditional medicine , and thus capture and mistreatment by humans is also threatening their survival . these legs were made for walking !
WHY DO THEY MATTER ?
Like all animals , moon bears are important . Scientists are concerned about their survival as their population is very low . Moon bears are considered rare , which means they are at risk of extinction in the wild in the near future .
INTERESTING FACT :
Moon bears usually 25 – 30 years in the wild , their survival in captivity can be long or short depending on their treatment . Moon bears are the most bipedal of all bears , and have been known to walk upright for over a quarter mile .
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