Habitat, Distribution and Conflict of Black Bear in Kanchangunga

Himalayan Black Bear is a medium sized species of bear, largely adapted for arboreal life, seen across much of Himalayan. Which inhabits in steeps forest and hills and Georges, may range up to the tree line during summer but rarely much spend time in the alpine zone. This study was carried out in Lelep Village Development Committee of Kanchanjunga Conservation Area (KCA), Taplajung District, Nepal. This Conservation Area is globally well known for its formidable peaks, high mountains, deepest gorge and several fauna and flora occupying 1,650 square kilometers. Human-black bear conflicts occur frequently within KCA and especially crop raiding and human injuries by this species are frequently reported. The study aimed to assess the human-black bear conflict in KCA and to know the distribution and identify threats and conservation issues of black bear in the study area.