Sulawesi

21002-03115 Talaud Bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotus) female from Sangihe Island. This bear cuscus has only recently been classified as a separate species, and is considered to be extremely rare. Heavy hunting pressure on the island is likely to present the greatest threat to the remaining population, together with loss of the forest habitat, upon which it depends.

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21002-03115 Talaud Bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotus) female from Sangihe Island. This bear cuscus has only recently been classified as a separate species, and is considered to be extremely rare. Heavy hunting pressure on the island is likely to present the greatest threat to the remaining population, together with loss of the forest habitat, upon which it depends.

Bear Cuscus 03115 Ailurops ursinus melanotus old female Sangihe Island Talaud Group Sulawesi phillipines