Caucasian Bear

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This silver commemorative coin depicting Trans-Caucasian Grey Bear has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program "Wild World of Caucasus". The Program includes animals that are protected under the Red Book of Armenia.
This silver commemorative coin depicting Trans-Caucasian Grey Bear has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia under the International Program "Wild World of Caucasus". The Program includes animals that are protected under the Red Book of Armenia.

Caucasian Bear, also known as Trans-Caucasian Grey Bear, lives in the South-East of Armenia. Large scale hunting was first reported at the end of the 19th century. Their reduction in numbers has reached a critical level. Man is its only predator. Broadening economic activity and human persecution of this animal make them frequently change their area of settlement. Since 1969, the licensed hunt for Trans-Caucasian Grey Bear has been officially prohibited.

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