Two lineages evolved from U. minimus: the black bears (including the sun bear, the Asian black bear, and the American black bear); and the brown bears (which includes the polar bear).

or plural bear : any of a family of large heavy mammals that have long shaggy hair and small tails and feed largely on fruit, plants, and insects as well as on flesh

Oct 26, 2025 · 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, the spectacled bear, and the …

1 day ago · A Reddit video has demonstrated the danger of getting too close to wild animals. The footage, which was shared to the subreddit r/WinStupidPrizes, shows a person trying to hand …

5 days ago · Maybe the bear had to clear the downed trees in front of its den? Whatever the reason, the owner wants his chainsaw back!

Sep 8, 2025 · What Should I Do if I See a Bear? Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any visitor to a national park. While it is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears …

From the small and adorable sun bear, to the massive and majestic polar bear – species of the bear family are found on almost every continent on Earth.

The American black bear is the most common bear species in North America, ranging from Alaska down to Mexico. They are usually black or dark brown in color, with a light-colored …

They can be as small as four feet long and about 60 pounds (the sun bear) to as big as eight feet long and more than a thousand pounds (the polar bear). They’re found throughout North …

Bear Evolution Early bears Bears are the youngest of the carnivore families, having arisen from doglike ancestors during the Eocene Epoch 55 million to 38 million years ago.