Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae (/ ˈɜːrsɪdiː, - daɪ /). They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The inspiration for the beloved worldwide phenomenon Paddington Bear, the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) is a remarkable animal. The only bear species found in South America, many (but not all) of them have rings of coloured fur around their eyes ranging from whitish to …

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), also known as the North American brown bear or simply grizzly, is a population or subspecies [4] of the brown bear inhabiting North America.

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).

Learn about the eight species of bears, what they eat, how many cubs they birth, and if they actually consume honey. Bears are large, stocky animals with non-retractable claws, shaggy …

Mar 26, 2025 · A photographer's trail camera filmed "first grizzly bear of the year" near Yellowstone National Park as the animals come out of hibernation.

6 days ago · What are the different types of bears? There are eight species of bear: the American black bear, Asian black bear, brown bear, panda bear, polar bear, spectacled bear, sloth bear and sun bear.

Nov 11, 2024 · Who is the real Paddington Bear? Meet the heartwarming bears of South America's cloud forests, who inspired a fictional icon As the new Paddington in Peru film opens in cinemas, meet the real species that inspired this much-loved literary character

Dec 13, 2019 · Bears (Ursus species) are large, four-legged mammals that have a unique status in pop culture. They are not quite as cuddly as dogs or cats; not quite as dangerous as wolves …