Coon Bear (Noun)
Meaning
Large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant panda, also known as the coon bear, is an endangered species native to China.
- In the bamboo forests of the Sichuan province, the coon bear can be found roaming freely.
- The coon bear's diet consists mainly of bamboo, which makes up 99% of its food intake.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the coon bear and its natural habitat from human destruction.
- The coon bear is often referred to as a symbol of peace and friendship in Chinese culture.