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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).
Feb 14, 2019 · Learn about the largest bear that ever lived, its habitat, diet, and distinguishing characteristics. Find out how it hunted, ran, and competed with other megafauna in the Pleistocene epoch of North America.
- Bob Strauss
Learn about Arctodus simus, the fastest and largest bear that ever lived, with a carnivorous diet and a vise-like bite. Find out how it lived, hunted, and became extinct at the end of the Ice Age.
Sep 14, 2023 · Learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, evolution, and extinction of Arctodus, a now-extinct bear species that lived in North America. Discover how its short snout, powerful limbs, and keen sense of smell made it a dominant predator.
Oct 21, 2023 · Arctodus was a prehistoric bear genus that lived in North America during the Pleistocene Epoch. It was one of the largest meat-eating mammals and had a long, powerful neck and a deep chest. Learn about its size, habitat, diet, and possible omnivorousness based on fossil evidence.
- Jerry Young
Feb 2, 2010 · Arctodus simus, also known as the short-faced bear, was a giant bear that lived in North America until 11,000 years ago. Contrary to popular belief, it was not a hypercarnivorous superpredator, but a versatile omnivore that could hunt, scavenge, and eat plants.
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Learn about Arctodus simus, the largest land carnivore in North America, and its discovery in Iowa. See how UI researchers CT-scanned, dated and replicated the bones of this extinct bear.
