Ursus thibetanus
- noun
- Specialized
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Ursus thibetanus
- Conservationists are concerned about the declining population of Ursus thibetanus in the wild.
Examples
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The Ursus thibetanus is often called the moon bear because of the crescent-shaped marking on its chest.
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The Ursus thibetanus is commonly found in forests across Asia.
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Unlike the brown bear, Ursus thibetanus prefers to inhabit forested mountainous regions.
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Did you know that the Ursus thibetanus is also called the moon bear?
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The Ursus thibetanus, commonly known as the moon bear, is often found in the forests of central Asia.
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Wildlife researchers study the Ursus thibetanus to better understand its habitat and behavior.
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Due to habitat loss, the Ursus thibetanus population in eastern Asia has been declining.
Synonyms
A large black bear from central and eastern Asia with a white chest patch
A medium-sized black bear with a white V-shaped chest patch from central and eastern Asia
A small wild animal in Asia with black fur and a pale chest patch
Surface Forms
Morphology
Ursus + thibetanus
This Latin binomial is composed of 'Ursus' (genus name meaning 'bear') and the Latinized adjective 'thibetanus' (meaning 'from Tibet' or 'Tibetan'), so the overall meaning 'a bear species associated with Tibet/Asia' is directly derivable from the parts. Scientific naming conventions (genus + specific epithet indicating origin or a trait) are regular and predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Ursus thibetanus is a scientific name in Latin: ursus means 'bear' and thibetanus means 'from Tibet', so the name literally says 'a bear from Tibet'. People also call it the moon bear because of the white crescent on its chest, and that strong image helps you remember this Asian black bear.
