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Jun 19, 2024 · Bear, any of eight species of large short-tailed carnivores found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The sun bear is the smallest, often weighing less than 50 kg (110 pounds). The largest bear, and the largest land carnivore, is either the polar bear or the Kodiak bear; either can weigh up to 720 kg (1,600 pounds).
- There are eight species of bears: the American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear,...
- Bears are generally omnivorous, but dietary preferences range from seals for the entirely carnivorous polar bear (Ursus maritimus) to assorted vege...
- The largest bear is either the Kodiak bear, a subspecies of Alaskan brown bear, or the polar bear, depending upon which measurements are considered...
- The longevity of bears in the wild ranges from 15 to 30 years. In captivity they can live considerably longer.
3 days 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).
Jun 19, 2024 · Giant panda, bear with striking black-and-white coloration inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. Its coloration, bulky body, and round face gives it a captivating appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide. Learn more about the giant panda in this article.
Jun 19, 2024 · Brown bear, large shaggy-haired bear (family Ursidae) native to Eurasia and northwestern North America. The Kodiak bear, a subspecies weighing up to 720 kg (1,600 pounds), is often considered to be the world’s largest carnivore, a title it shares with the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), which grows to a similar size.
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Jun 26, 2024 · Few animals on land can match a bear in terms of strength and size. While some can grow especially huge, which bear is the largest?
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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).
3 days ago · The koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus ), sometimes called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. Its closest living relatives are the wombats.
