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4 days ago · Arctodus is an extinct genus of short-faced bear that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene (~2.5 Mya until 12,800 years ago). There are two recognized species: the lesser short-faced bear (Arctodus pristinus) and the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus).
May 7, 2024 · Arctodus simus is an enormous extinct bear with a domed skull, wide snout, a short back, with tooth and jaw features that suggest omnivorous habits. (Figueirido et al 2010) Recent studies indicate it is not particularily short-faced for a bear its size and its legs are not long compared to other bears as previously asserted.
May 7, 2024 · North America—Arctodus simus Eastern U.S.& Mexico—Arctodus pristinus. Habitat: Open grasslands for A. simus Woodlands for A. pristinus. Status: Extinct by 10,000 years ago. Locomotion: Pacing gait with long legs; feet face forwards so doesn't waddle or walk "pigeon-toed" like other bears. Social Groups: presumed solitary except female with cubs
May 7, 2024 · Arctodus pristinus fossils on the Atlantic coast of North America and in Mexico. Arctodus simus is especially well known from California. Arctodus became extinct in North America around 11,400 years ago near the end of Late Pleistocene time.
May 10, 2024 · Arctodus was one of the largest known carnivorans in history and belonged to the Tremarctinae, a subfamily of bears endemic to the Americas. Studies suggest that much like many modern bears, Arctodus was an omnivore with no direct adaptations for either hypercarnivory or scavenging as previously believed.
May 15, 2024 · Thought to have ranged across North America during the last ice age, Arctodus pristinus likely could run faster than 40 mph and weighed about 1,500 pounds, according to the bear center.
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May 20, 2024 · Grizzly bear. The grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos horribilis ), also known as the North American brown bear or simply grizzly, is a population or subspecies [3] of the brown bear inhabiting North America . In addition to the mainland grizzly ( Ursus arctos horribilis ), other morphological forms of brown bear in North America are sometimes ...
