The Formosan Bear (Ursus thibetanus formosanus) is a large Asian carnivorous mammal. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).
Description[]
The Formosan bear is a subspecies of Asiatic Black Bear. The Asiatic black bear is a medium-sized member of the bear family, with males weighing up to 200kg (440lbs). Aside from its thick black fur, one of its most distinguishing features is the large cresent-shaped white marking on its chest, giving it the alternative name of Moon bear. It is largely an arboreal species and has a powerful upper body and strong hooked front claws, compared to comparatively weaker back legs. Most Asiatic black bears also have a thicker layer of fur around their necks.
The Formosan bear is endemic to the island of Taiwan, where it is the largest land animal and only native bear species. It lives in mountainous forests and does not typically hibernate like other Asiatic black bear subspecies, but instead moves to lower elevations. Like most bears, it is omnivorous, eating plants, fruit, insects and occasionally small animals. As with all bears, individuals lead solitary lives and adults come together only to mate. Threatened by illegal hunting and habitat loss, the Formosan bear has been legally protected since 1989, but sightings are rare.
Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)[]
The Formosan bear is an adoptable animal in the Xbox version of Zoo Tycoon and is available in the base game. It is adoptable when a zoo reaches a fame level of 8.
The Formosan bear is a Temperate Forest animal. It is only compatible with other bears.
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