Asiatic black bear
- noun
- Indian
:
oso negro asiático
- The Asiatic black bear is known for the distinctive white patch on its chest.
- Asiatic black bear
Examples
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Deforestation has greatly affected the habitat of the Asiatic black bear in recent years.
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In regions where forests are intact, the Asiatic black bear forages for fruits and nuts during the summer months.
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Conservationists are working to protect the Asiatic black bear from illegal hunting.
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The Asiatic black bear is known for its distinctive white chest patch.
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Are Asiatic black bears endangered species?
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The researchers observed the unique V-shaped patch on the chest of the Asiatic black bear in the wild.
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Conservation efforts are vital to protect the declining habitats of the Asiatic black bear in eastern Asia.
Synonyms
A kind of bear with black fur and a white moon shape on its chest from central and eastern Asia
A large black bear from central and eastern Asia with a white chest patch
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'Asiatic' (from Asia) modifies 'black bear', so the phrase denotes a bear from Asia with a black coat. This follows normal adjective + noun modification patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Asiatic black bear simply describes a bear that is black and lives in 'Asia'. So, picture a black forest bear with a white V-shaped patch on its chest — the name tells you it is a black bear from 'Asia'.
