Taipei Zoo Black Bear Welcomes New Life; 'Belle' Can Be Seen Climbing and Resting Daily
A new wooden play structure has been installed for the Asiatic black bear 'Belle' at the Taipei City Zoo. Having adapted to her new environment, she can be seen adorably playing on the structure, and the zoo invites visitors to come and see her.
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(CNA, Reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 13th) The Taipei City Zoo announced today that the Asiatic black bear 'Belle' moved to an outdoor area next to the penguin house in the temperate zone last October. A special wooden climbing frame has been added for her, and she can be seen comfortably climbing or relaxing in a spread-eagle pose. The zoo invites visitors to observe her amusing behavior.
The Taipei City Zoo issued a press release stating that the Asiatic black bear 'Belle' moved to an outdoor area next to the penguin house in the temperate zone last October and has adapted well. Her behaviors include digging, wading in the large pool, and holding props to try to get food out. To give her more opportunities to climb, a new wooden climbing frame was specifically installed in this outdoor area.
The zoo said that on the first day it was completed, 'Belle' immediately climbed it and enjoyed the food placed on the frame. Subsequently, she was seen rubbing her back against various corners of the frame and was even seen in a spread-eagle pose, preparing to sleep. It seems 'Belle' is very pleased with this new frame. The zoo welcomes visitors to come and see the Asiatic black bear's comfortable demeanor in this habitat.
The zoo told a CNA reporter that there are three Asiatic black bears on public display at the zoo. 'Belle', an 18-year-old female bear who is already considered middle-aged, has not had any offspring at the zoo. Because she just moved to a new location, the new climbing frame was added to enrich her environment.
Additionally, the zoo explained that the Formosan black bear is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear. Both are omnivorous with a preference for plants, have similar body lengths, and both have a V-shaped mark on their chest. They can only be distinguished by genetic comparison. However, Asiatic black bears hibernate or enter torpor, a habit not found in Formosan black bears, possibly due to Taiwan's climate. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150513
The Taipei City Zoo issued a press release stating that the Asiatic black bear 'Belle' moved to an outdoor area next to the penguin house in the temperate zone last October and has adapted well. Her behaviors include digging, wading in the large pool, and holding props to try to get food out. To give her more opportunities to climb, a new wooden climbing frame was specifically installed in this outdoor area.
The zoo said that on the first day it was completed, 'Belle' immediately climbed it and enjoyed the food placed on the frame. Subsequently, she was seen rubbing her back against various corners of the frame and was even seen in a spread-eagle pose, preparing to sleep. It seems 'Belle' is very pleased with this new frame. The zoo welcomes visitors to come and see the Asiatic black bear's comfortable demeanor in this habitat.
The zoo told a CNA reporter that there are three Asiatic black bears on public display at the zoo. 'Belle', an 18-year-old female bear who is already considered middle-aged, has not had any offspring at the zoo. Because she just moved to a new location, the new climbing frame was added to enrich her environment.
Additionally, the zoo explained that the Formosan black bear is a subspecies of the Asiatic black bear. Both are omnivorous with a preference for plants, have similar body lengths, and both have a V-shaped mark on their chest. They can only be distinguished by genetic comparison. However, Asiatic black bears hibernate or enter torpor, a habit not found in Formosan black bears, possibly due to Taiwan's climate. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150513