Brown Bear-Ryongnim, Natural Monument of DPRK
Pyongyang, October 21 (KCNA) -- The Rangnim Mountains situated in Ryongnim and Rangnim counties of Jagang Province of the DPRK have high peaks including Wagal Peak (2 260m above sea level) and Mts Kosokgol and Pakdal.
This area, more than 1 400 metres above sea level, is one of the typical areas of the distribution of brown bears in the country because of its thick forests and abundant food resources.
The brown bear-Ryongnim is an omnivorous animal.
The bear is 150-180 cm long and the larger one is 200 cm.
It weighs about 180-250 kg.
It breeds every two or three years.
It litters one or five cubs.
The colors of fur of the bears vary according to zones and seasons, but most of them are dark brown or black.
They hibernate in rock caves, hollowed trees and burrows in fallen trees.
The time to hibernate is about November and the time to awake from hibernation is about April. The bears do not leave the fixed habitats.
The brown bear-Ryongnim is registered as a natural monument and protected under the national care. -0-
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