Selenarctos Thibetanus is the scientific name for the Asian Black Bear or the Moon Bear. There are several synonyms for this name, including Ursus tibetanus, Selenarctos thibetanus ussuricus, and Selenarctos thibetanus formosanus. The Asian Black Bear is named for its black fur and a yellow-white crescent moon-shaped marking on its chest. It is mainly found in the forested regions of Asia and is known for its ability to climb trees. The bear is considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting, and it is also killed for its body parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The species is listed under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as "Vulnerable".