Nov 2, 2015 · Here is our list of five ancient, extinct bear species that would give modern bears a run of their money.

Some bears competed with humans for resources like food and territory — a competition that typically worked out in humans’ favor as the bears were often hunted down. Others, mostly prehistoric species like the Cave Bear and the Etruscan Bear, couldn’t keep up with the changing world around them.

Feb 17, 2025 · Once, these powerful mammals thrived across different continents, leaving behind fossils that hint at their grandeur. Today, we uncover the stories of 20 extinct bear species that once reigned supreme in their habitats, showcasing …

The family Ursidae consists of eight extant species belonging to five genera in three subfamilies and divided into dozens of extant subspecies. This does not include ursid hybrid species such as grizzly–polar bear hybrids or extinct prehistoric species.

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).

The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) is a prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene and became extinct about 24,000 years ago during the Last Glacial Maximum. Both the word cave and the scientific name spelaeus are used because fossils of this species were mostly found in caves .

Aug 16, 2024 · Read about these 5 gigantic ancient bears that towered over today's bears! Find out where they lived and why they went extinct.

Jul 11, 2023 · In the wild today, there are eight species of bears: American black bears (Ursus americanus), brown bears (Ursus arctos), polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Asian black bears (Ursus tibetanus), panda bears (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), the spectacled bears, also known as the Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus), sun bears (Helarctos malayanus), and sloth ...

Bears are the youngest of the carnivore families, having arisen from doglike ancestors during the Eocene Epoch 55 million to 38 million years ago. The earliest bears had the characteristics of both dogs and bears, with heavy-set features and blunter teeth than those of true dogs.

Cave bear, either of two extinct bear species, Ursus spelaeus and U. deningeri, notable for their habit of inhabiting caves, where their remains are frequently preserved. They are best known from late Pleistocene cave deposits (the Pleistocene Epoch …