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Brown bear

Ursus arctos

Brown bear (Ursus arctos)Common

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Mammalomnivore

The brown bear is a hefty mammal found across Eurasia and North America. Its fur can range from creamy tones to deep brown, and it’s built with powerful muscles and wide paws for digging. Males are notably larger and more robust than females.

  • Brown bears have paws up to 21 cm wide and 36 cm long.
  • They develop large hump muscles unique among bear species.
  • Their teeth reflect a flexible, varied diet.
ForestMountainTundraNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Ursus arctos
Habitat
Forest, Mountain, Tundra
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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