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1 day ago · Modern bears comprise eight species in three subfamilies: Ailuropodinae (monotypic with the giant panda ), Tremarctinae (monotypic with the spectacled bear ), and Ursinae (containing six species divided into one to three genera, depending on the authority).
- Ailuropodinae
Recent genetic studies have shown that ailuropodines are...
- Ursinae
The Asiatic black bear and the polar bear used to be placed...
- Bear (Disambiguation)
The Bear, a children's book by Raymond Briggs; The Bear, a...
- Brown Bear
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear species found...
- List of Ursids
Brown bear (Ursus arctos). Ursidae is a family of mammals in...
- Spectacled Bear
The spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), also known as the...
- List of Individual Bears
Bear 141 was shot and killed by park rangers on October 6,...
- Amphicynodontinae
Amphicynodontines should not be confused with Amphicyonids...
- Sun Bear
The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a species in the...
- Teddy Bears
A Teddy bear is a stuffed toy in the form of a...
- Ailuropodinae
1 day ago · The American black bear (Ursus americanus), also known as the black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. The American black bear is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location. It typically lives in largely ...
2 days ago · Learn about the eight species of bears, their distribution, diet, behavior, and adaptations. Find out how bears are related to humans and other mammals, and explore their cultural and conservation significance.
Mar 28, 2024 · The black bear (Ursus americanus) is also called the American black bear. The black bear is large and stocky and has a short tail. Adults range from 1.3 to 1.9 metres (4.3 to 6.2 feet) in length and weigh 60–300 kg (132–661 pounds), the largest males growing to 2 metres long (6.6 feet) and 409 kg (902 pounds).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
2 days ago · The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb
Mar 23, 2024 · Grizzly bear, common name for a brown bear belonging to the subspecies Ursus arctos horribilis. It is a massive animal with humped shoulders and an elevated forehead. The fur is brownish to buff, and the hairs are usually silver- or pale-tipped to give the grizzled effect for which it is named.
Mar 28, 2024 · There are eight species of bears in the Northern Hemisphere and no wild populations in the Southern Hemisphere. Here is a list of each bear species and their characteristics, habitat, and diet.
